Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites (Printable Version)

Nutty and fruity bites combining oats, pistachios, and cranberries for a quick energy lift.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if required)
02 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, chopped

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup almond butter or preferred nut butter
05 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and homogenous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
04 - With clean hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter bite-sized balls.
05 - Arrange the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Once set, consume immediately or store in an airtight container for later use.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best texture, use fresh nut butter and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.