Appetizer for 16
Cranberry Almond Energy Balls
$3.44for 415 minServes 16
Blend almonds, cashews, dates, and cranberries with extracts, then shape the mixture into no-bake snack balls.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $4.72Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 20 oz | $9.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.76 | ||
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.86 per serving$3.44 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 15 medjool dates
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp water
Steps
- Pulse the almonds and cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add the dates, cranberries, vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and water, then blend until the mixture holds together.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 16 balls.
- Chill the balls for 10 minutes before serving.
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