No-Bake Pistachio Power Balls

|Updated Sep 1, 2021

Premade energy balls are a great breakfast option or anytime snack. This recipe contains Wonderful Pistachios which are a complete plant protein, providing all nine essential amino acids. Not only are pistachios a good source of plant protein and fiber, but about 90 percent of the fats found in pistachios are also unsaturated, for a trio of nutrients that may help keep you fuller longer. Using all-natural ingredients for all-natural energy, these no-bake power balls are a quick and easy option that your whole family will love!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

No-Bake Pistachio Power Balls

Makes 12 power balls

Ingredients

1 cup dry oats
1 cup dates pitted
3/4 cup Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Roasted & Salted
1/2 cup nut butter (try homemade pistachio butter!)
1/4 cup Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Coconut shredded
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt

Instructions

Place 1/4 cup of the pistachios into the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and set aside.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of pistachios and all of the other ingredients to the food processor and pulse until well combined.
Add 2 Tbsp warm water and pulse again.
Remove the mixture into a medium-sized bowl
Form mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in the remaining chopped pistachios to coat.
Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 2 hours before serving and store up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Nutritional (Per Power Ball)