Ah, Friday, it’s always so lovely to see you! I’ve had a couple great weekend trips recently, but I’m sure glad to be home this weekend with my family. We’re hoping to take the kids to the Renaissance Festival this weekend, which should be a lot of fun! ⚔️ And in honor of Friday, let’s keep this short and move right along to the recipe! Sometime between late October and early November, I start getting on my cranberry kick but I’m not always done with my pumpkin kick. OK, so I’m never done with my pumpkin kick, but you know what I mean. ❤️ Hence these pumpkin cranberry energy balls.
The first time I tried this recipe, it was a big gooey mess. Delicious, don’t get me wrong. I was licking the spoon over and over and saying in my head, “Recipe fail.” They weren’t balls at all, they were something to be scooped with a spoon (or fingers, if you’re desperate). But the flavor combo was spot on. So I kept at it. I’m nothing if not determined And finally, I got the recipe down pat!
Voila, I present to you some perfect, delectable little pumpkin cranberry energy balls. They are delicious for snacking or a pre- or post-workout boost. These will keep the afternoon blahs away for sure! Even my husband loves these and I usually get to keep these types of snacks for just the kids and I. But no, he packed one up in one of our mini containers to take to work a couple of days in a row.
Notes on these pumpkin cranberry energy balls:
Sometimes these balls stay together well right away and sometimes they need to set up a bit in the freezer. I think it depends on the moisture level of the dates. These balls will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I use honey but you could substitute maple syrup if you want these to be vegan. I sometimes drizzle these with melted white chocolate. They are plenty sweet enough without it, but it just makes them extra fun and festive, especially for a holiday party.
If you crave both pumpkin + cranberry this time of year like I do, you gotta try these pumpkin cranberry energy balls. Have a wonderful weekend my friends! XO, Kathryn P.S. If you love snacks like this, check out my pumpkin protein energy balls, cranberry chocolate walnut energy balls and no-bake chocolate chip cookie balls.
Sometimes these balls stay together well right away and sometimes they need to set up a bit in the freezer. I think it depends on the moisture level of the dates. These balls will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I use honey but you could substitute maple syrup if you want these to be vegan. I sometimes drizzle these with melted white chocolate. They are plenty sweet enough without it, but it just makes them extra fun and festive, especially for a holiday party.
