Pistachio Baklava Balls
These pistachio baklava balls are a quick, easy, and healthy take on the classic dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with wholesome ingredients like pistachios, rolled oats, and raw honey, they are the perfect snack to grab on the go or enjoy with a cup of tea.
Servings: 12 balls
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1-2 tablespoon raw honey or brown rice syrup or maple syrup for vegan
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed or vegan butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or seeds from 2 pods, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt {See Notes}
- 1/2 cup pistachios and/or rose petals (optional) finely chopped or crushed, for coating
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until you get a fine sticky mixture.
- Scoop a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball using the palms of your hands. Repeat until all the dough is used up. Coat with crushed pistachios and/or rose petals, if desired.
- Enjoy and store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Omit sea salt if using salted pistachios.
- I prefer using raw honey in this recipe for a more authentic baklava taste, but you could use maple syrup or brown rice syrup instead.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of the sweetener and add more to taste.
- If using cardamom seeds, you could grind a whole bunch in a coffee or spice grinder and store the excess for later. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle to crush the seeds from 2 pods for this recipe.