Ingredients Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Berry Recipes Healthy Cranberry Recipes Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews These energy balls marry cranberries and pistachios for a festive pick-me-up to fuel a workout or enjoy as an afternoon snack. Tahini has a mild taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors, but any nut butter, from almond butter to cashew butter, can be used in its place. By cookbook 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot, the co-host of the Food Heaven Podcast and the co-founder of Food Heaven, an online platform that provides resources on cooking, intuitive eating and body respect. She has a food and nutrition column in Self magazine and is a recipe developer for a number of national food brands." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Wendy Lopez is passionate about accessible and inclusive nutrition education. She is the co-author of the cookbook 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot, the co-host of the Food Heaven Podcast and the co-founder of Food Heaven, an online platform that provides resources on cooking, intuitive eating and body respect. She has a food and nutrition column in Self magazine and is a recipe developer for a number of national food brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 1, 2023 Tested by Hilary Meyer Tested by Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Ingredients 3/4 cup lightly salted shelled pistachios 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Directions Add pistachios, cranberries and dates to a food processor; process until the ingredients are broken into smaller pieces, 10 to 15 seconds. Add oats, tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup. Continue processing until a thick paste forms, 40 to 60 seconds. With wet hands (to prevent the mixture from sticking to them), roll the mixture into 20 balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Nutrition Information Serving Size: 2 ballsCalories 134, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 18g, Total Sugars 10g, Added Sugars 6g, Protein 3g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 2mg, Potassium 162mg EatingWell.com, December 2023 Rate It Print