Cherry Power Balls

Need a little pick-me-up? Try these cherry balls, instead of buying an energy bar or granola bar, for true whole-food nutrition. Packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals, these snacks are easy and delicious. My tasters really enjoyed the cherry fruit flavor, and since the cocoa covered that cherry flavor up, the chocolate variation wasn't quite as popular.
Posted on by Judith Scharman
18 servings (1-inch balls)
5 - 10 minutes prep time
5 - 10 minutes total time
Health Perks
Nutrients

Ingredients

1/2 cup Madjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 1 cup raw almonds 1 tbsp water cocoa powder

Directions

1) Place pitted dates, cherries, and almonds in a food processor and process for for a couple of minutes until the dough starts to come together. While it's processing, add 1 tablespoon of water. When the dough sticks together, roll into small balls. Makes about 18 1-inch balls.
2) Variation: Add 3 tbsp of natural cocoa powder to the mixture.

Comments

  • Lisa
    April 14, 2013

    I LOVE these with the cocoa. I make a batch and put them in the freezer. I have one as part of my breakfast and can grab one as a snack whenever I need a healthy boost.

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