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Cranberry Orange Protein Balls – Healthy, No-Bake Snack Packed with Energy


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 large orange)
2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 cup almond butter or cashew butter
2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt


Instructions

  • Mix Dry Ingredients:

    • In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flaxseed, chopped cranberries, orange zest, and salt.

  • Add Wet Ingredients:

    • Stir in almond butter, orange juice, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly combined. Add more orange juice if mixture is too dry.

  • Roll into Balls:

    • Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.

  • Chill:

    • Place on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

 

  • Store:

    • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.