Cherry Balls
Delicious Cherry Balls will be your new favorite snack! They're made with 8 simple ingredients and take less than 15 minutes to make. The subtle cherry flavor is achieved by using Mezzetta's Maraschino Cherries - Enjoy!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack, snacks
Cuisine: American, bakery, cafe
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 balls
Calories: 140kcal
Mixing Bowl
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
measuring cups / spoons
- ¼ cup pecan butter or nut butter of choice
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp Mezzetta Maraschino Cherries chopped
- 1 ½ tsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries diced
- 1 tbsp slivered almonds diced
- ½ tsp almond extract
- pinch salt
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and salt.
Add in pecan butter and Mezzetta's maraschino cherries; use a spatula or spoon to combine.
Place the bowl in freezer for 10-15 minutes to let dough harden - it will make the forming the energy balls much easier.
Using a spoon, scoop mixture into rounded balls (rolling between palms to shape).
Store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. I like to add a few to individual baggies to easily grab and take on the go.
Then scoop mixture into rounded balls with a spoon or medium sized cookie scooper. Roll between hand palms to shape into balls and enjoy!
Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g