Description
Say hello to your new favorite holiday snack — Cranberry Pistachio Snowball Protein Bites! These little no-bake treats are everything you want in a festive bite: sweet, tart, nutty, and satisfyingly chewy. They’re bursting with dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and cozy vanilla flavor, all wrapped up in a snowy blanket of shredded coconut.
Ingredients
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½ cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
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¼ cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
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¼ cup almond butter or cashew butter (natural and drippy)
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
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⅓ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
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Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed. -
Add the Wet Ingredients
Add almond or cashew butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix with a spatula or your hands until the mixture forms a thick, slightly crumbly dough.-
If it’s too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of water or milk.
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If it’s too sticky, add a bit more oats or protein powder.
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Fold in Cranberries & Pistachios
Gently stir in the chopped dried cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed. -
Form the Snowballs
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, roll tightly between your palms to form a smooth ball, and place on a parchment-lined tray. -
Roll in Coconut
Pour shredded coconut into a shallow bowl and roll each ball until fully coated. -
Chill & Set
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up. This helps the flavors meld and the texture set.
Notes
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Chop cranberries and pistachios finely so every bite has even texture and color.
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A quick 15-minute chill before rolling can help if your dough feels too soft.
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For a toasty flavor, roll in lightly toasted coconut instead of plain.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130cal Per bite
- Sugar: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5g