Ginger, Pear and Pistachio Balls Recipe
Photo: Christal Sczebel
Makes 18 balls
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup dried pears
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup whole, raw pistachios, plus 1/2 cup coarsely chopped
1/2 cup gluten-free quick oats
1 Tbsp. cashew butter
2 tsp. ground ginger
Directions
In a food processor, combine the dates, pears, cashews, whole pistachios, oats, cashew butter, ginger and 3 tablespoons of water and process on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until a thick, sticky mass forms. You may need to add another 2 to 3 tablespoons of water.
Spread the chopped pistachios on a large plate.
Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and, with clean wet hands, roll into a ball between your palms. Roll the ball in the chopped pistachios to lightly coat and then set on a separate plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture until you have 18 balls.
Place the balls in the freezer to set for 30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator, or at room temperature, until required.
Serving size: 1 ball
Calories 120 kcal
Protein 3g
Fat 5g
Carbohydrate 17g
Sugar 8g
Dietary fiber 3g
From Energy Balls by Christal Sczebel (Chronicle Books, 2017).
Ingredients
Directions
In a food processor, combine the dates, pears, cashews, whole pistachios, oats, cashew butter, ginger and 3 tablespoons of water and process on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until a thick, sticky mass forms. You may need to add another 2 to 3 tablespoons of water.
Spread the chopped pistachios on a large plate.
Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and, with clean wet hands, roll into a ball between your palms. Roll the ball in the chopped pistachios to lightly coat and then set on a separate plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture until you have 18 balls.
Place the balls in the freezer to set for 30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator, or at room temperature, until required.
Serving size: 1 ball
Calories 120 kcal
Protein 3g
Fat 5g
Carbohydrate 17g
Sugar 8g
Dietary fiber 3g
From Energy Balls by Christal Sczebel (Chronicle Books, 2017).
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