Go Back
–+ servings
Cranberry Pistachio Protein Bites

Cranberry Pistachio Protein Bites for a Guilt-Free Snack

Cranberry Pistachio Protein Bites are nutritious energy balls that make for a quick, guilt-free snack option.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free
  • 1 cup almond butter or other nut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 cup dried cranberries unsweetened for lower sugar option
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios coarsely chopped
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder plant-based for vegan option
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Pistachio Protein Bites
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond butter and honey until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add rolled oats, dried cranberries, shelled pistachios, vanilla protein powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract and mix until evenly coated.
  3. Scoop out portions of about 1 ounce and roll into balls.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the rolled balls on it, spaced about an inch apart.
  5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the bites firm up.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container for storage in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These protein bites are customizable; feel free to add chia seeds or dark chocolate chips for added nutrition.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!