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Cherry balls stacked on top of each other on black plate.
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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
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack, snacks
Cuisine: American, bakery, cafe
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 balls
Calories: 140kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • measuring cups / spoons

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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).

Notes

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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g