Recipe

Heading out for a winter picnic or skiing this Christmas? Need a portable snack that’s both satisfying and sweet? With the Geedel vegetable chopper, you can mix up these soft, chewy energy bites in just 20 minutes. Tuck them in your pocket for easy carrying—each bite delivers the richness of chocolate and the tang of cranberry, bringing the Christmas spirit wherever you go!

Ingredients

- 150g instant oats

- 80g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

- 60g dried cranberries

- 50g walnuts

- 5 pitted dates

- 30g unsalted peanut butter

- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder

- 30g desiccated coconut (for coating)

- 10g Christmas sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

1. Crush the Walnuts

Shell the walnuts and break them into small pieces. Place them in the food chopper and press several times to create coarse, textured crumbs. Mix the walnut crumbs with the instant oats in a large bowl.

2. Chop Cranberries & Dates

Soak the dried cranberries in warm water for about 5 minutes to soften, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture. Transfer them to the veggie chopper fitted with the dicing blade. Press once to create small, even pieces.

Cut the pitted dates into chunks, place them in the chopper, and press once more to dice finely. Add both the cranberries and dates to the oat and walnut mixture.

3. Mix & Shape the Bites

In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted dark chocolate (melted over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts), and cinnamon powder. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.

Take about 15g of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Coat each ball lightly with desiccated coconut to prevent sticking. Place all shaped bites on a tray, and decorate the top of each with a few Christmas sprinkles.

Transfer the bites to a sealed container and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set. Once firm, pack them into Christmas-themed bags—ready to take on your outdoor adventures!

Conclusion

These Christmas Chocolate Cranberry Energy Bites are the perfect two-in-one solution: a great outdoor snack and a thoughtful homemade gift! The rich chocolate, sweet-tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts come together in a delicious balance. They store well at room temperature and are ideal for skiing trips, park picnics, or festive party favors—loved by both kids and adults. With the help of the Geedel vegetable chopper, you can whip up a batch in just 20 minutes. Never again worry about what snacks to bring outdoors during the holidays