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WW Recipe of the Day: No Bake Cranberry Date Nut Energy Bites
Whip up a batch of these little no-bake energy bites to have on hand the next time you need a quick snack. These bite-size snacks keep well in the refrigerator and travel well too—with no ingredients that will melt or drip all over the place.
Perfect for lunch boxes, after school snacks or a post-workout pick-me-up, these cranberry date energy bites are a great alternative to to sugary candy bars.
How Many Calories and WW Points in No-Bake Cranberry Date Nut Energy Bites?
According to my calculations, each 2-bites serving has 160 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
8 SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
8 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Cranberry Date Walnut Energy Bites, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Add ingredients to food processor (affiliate link)
and pulse until mixture becomes crumbled, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Roll 1 tablespoon of the crumble mixture between your palms until a ball is formed.
Step 4: Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheet (affiliate link). Repeat with remaining crumble mixture.
Step 5: Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Step 6: Extra balls can stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Use a small cookie scoop (affiliate link) (about 1 tablespoon) to portion out equal amounts before rolling.
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Cranberry Date Nut Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries
- 4 pitted Medjool dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Add ingredients to food processor and pulse until mixture becomes crumbled, about 2 minutes.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of the crumble mixture between your palms until a ball is formed.
- Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheet (affiliate link). Repeat with remaining crumble mixture.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Extra balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 8 SmartPoints (Green plan) 8 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 8 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon) to portion out equal amounts before rolling.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Mom’s Sugar Solution (affiliate link): 150 Low-Sugar Recipes for Your Kids’ Favorite Foods, Sweet Treats, and More! by Laura Chalela Hoover, MPH, RDN
I’ve been missing those heavenly chocolatevtruffles. These little tasty subs fit the bill. Love the way they keep too. Worth making and having around for a quick pick me up. Thx!