Cranberry-Orange Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 8 dates)
• ⅓ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
• ¼ cup smooth natural almond butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1⅓ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place 1 cup dates, ⅓ cup cranberries, ¼ cup each almond butter and coconut and 2 tablespoons honey in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, about 8 (1-second) pulses.
2. Add 1⅓ cups oats, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice and ½ teaspoon salt; process until the mixture is crumbly but holds its shape when squeezed, 15 to 20 seconds.
3. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4. Using a 1-tablespoon measure, roll the date mixture into balls; place on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.