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Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls

18 November, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 12 Comments

Obviously, I’ve been on a bit of a fall/holiday themed craze recently. So today I tried really hard to come up with something to share that didn’t scream ‘fall’. I sort of succeeded, since fall, to me, is all about baking and this one calls for the fridge. But these Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls are still all fall when it comes to flavour.

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I haven’t made energy balls since these nut free coconut date balls, so it’s about time I broke that seal. As I mentioned in that post, energy balls aren’t really my thing. If I’m in the kitchen, I’d much rather be baking. But over the last couple weeks my oven and I have become a little too well acquainted. 

I’ve been working on a muffin recipe for more than 3 weeks and it still isn’t where I want it. And, my birthday is on Friday, which means brownies. Obviously there’s more baking in my future. So when I had a hankering for something sweet a couple nights ago, turning on the oven was the last thing I wanted to do. But these nut free energy balls sounded perfect.

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I honestly only made these nut free because I didn’t want to waste my peanut butter, which is what I usually use when making energy balls. I’ve got plans to use it for a couple upcoming recipes and being caught without would not be fun. Plus, it’s nice to switch things up a bit right? Wouldn’t to get sick of my beloved pb. So yea, these babies are nut free.

More deets on the nut free energy balls: They only call for 3 simple ingredients. Or 4, if you’re not afraid of a little spice. But, even with that 4th ingredients, prepping these balls takes about 5-10 minutes depending on your food processor. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free. What’s not to love?

Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com
 
Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls

Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls
 
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Cook time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
These Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls are dairy, gluten and refined sugar free. The perfect no-bake snack for people with food sensitivities.
Author: GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes then drained
  • ¼-1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • Optional: ½ tsp ground ginger for a little kick
Instructions
  1. Pulse pumpkin seeds in food processor until broken down
  2. Add softened dates, dried cranberries and ginger (if using) to food processor and process until everything comes together
  3. Break off pieces of the 'dough' and roll into balls
  4. I made mine small enough to form 10 balls but any size is fine
  5. You can eat them right away, but they will be soft. If you prefer them a little firmer, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight
  6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to 2 weeks
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What about you?

  • Are you obsessed with all the fall flavours like I am?
  • Have you ever made nut free energy balls? What do you use instead of nuts?

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Comments

  1. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    18 November, 2015 at 12:21 am

    Hooray for being nut-free! I know that I can sub the peanut butter in most energy ball recipes but I love the simplicity of this. Can’t wait to try it!
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  2. CARLA says

    18 November, 2015 at 5:22 am

    I cant believe Ive never balled anything.
    Because seriously you had me at DATES and 4 ingredients.
    Ill give these a shot <3
    CARLA recently posted…Im terrified of GLUTEN.

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  3. Renee Benda says

    18 November, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Well these look super tasty! Great options for on the run eating at work too Thanks Giselle
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  4. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    18 November, 2015 at 7:31 am

    mmm looks like an amazing snack!! yes, i do love fall flavors!!
    Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…fresh cranberry bread recipe

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  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    18 November, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I am always game for pumpkin seeds! I have SOOO many in my house 😛
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  6. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    18 November, 2015 at 10:15 am

    You know my thoughts on peanut butter 😛 I usually use almond butter in most of my no-bake stuff, but my favourite nut-free alternative is probably sot nut butter. Obviously I can’t compare, but it’s supposed to taste “just like PB” *shrugs* Pumpkin seeds and cranberries are an amazing combo, though. Swooning hard right now.
    Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…. WIAW… death of the snack monster? .

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  7. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    18 November, 2015 at 10:36 am

    LOL I love how you said you didn’t use peanut butter because you wanted to save it…that’s basically how 99% of my recipes end up. I’ve been all about cranberry lately so these look delicious!
    Emilie @ Emilie Eats recently posted…Maple Curry Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash and Apples

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  8. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    19 November, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Yum!! I always have a bunch of dried cranberries and pepitas around. I may add hemp seeds to these too!
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  9. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

    19 November, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Oooo I am all about the cranberries right now! These look amazing! Thinking I’ll whip up a batch for my Thanksgiving road trip next week 🙂
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  10. Princcess says

    12 September, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    don’t have a food processor…..can’t it be done in a blender?

    Reply

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