Spiced Holiday Snack Energy Balls (Printable Version)
No-bake festive balls with warming spices, dried fruit, and nuts—a wholesome, holiday snack option.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Nuts & Seeds
01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1/2 cup walnuts
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Dried Fruits
04 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
06 - 1/4 cup dried apricots
→ Spices & Flavorings
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Binding & Optional
13 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
14 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Combine almonds and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
02 - Introduce dates, cranberries, and apricots. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and sticky.
03 - Add chia seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, salt, maple syrup or honey, and shredded coconut. Process until the mixture clumps together and holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape into balls using your hands.
05 - Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut if desired for a festive finish.
06 - Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to make with zero cooking required
- Uses just pantry staples and dried fruit
- Customizable to your favorite nuts or sweeteners
- Perfect balance of sweet fruity and warmly spiced flavors
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
02 -
- Naturally high in fiber from nuts fruit and chia
- Makes an ideal portable snack for busy days or holiday parties
- Keeps well for up to a week in the fridge
03 -
- For an extra boost toast the nuts in a dry skillet for one to two minutes before processing This adds even more flavor but be sure to let them cool before adding them to the food processor
- A little orange or lemon zest really perks up the fruit notes in this recipe If the mix feels dry add a teaspoon more of maple syrup or pulse in a few extra dates The ingredient stickiness will vary with humidity and brand