Soft and flavorful Apple Pie Energy Bites are perfect HEALTHY snack packed with nutrients. These sweet tasting balls are ADDED SUGAR-FREE and loaded with fragrant spices.
If someone hand you a plate with delicious, fragrant, still warm apple pie (topped with ice cream), would you say NO?! Didn't think so. I'm one of those people who drools over pastry shop window for pies and pushing to the front row when it comes to grabbing a slice. So I would probably be the loudest one, screaming GIMME!
I absolutely LOVE pies. And I make EXCELLENT pies (...just ask my hubby about my chocolate pie....) BUT, I'm totally lazy when it comes to making ones. YES, I'm the biggest slacker. Well, recently I found the way to satisfy my desire for apple pie with this easy to make, delicious, perfectly textured, sweet and aromatic energy bites.
These Apple Pie Energy Bites taste just like actual Apple Pie but it's like raw and super easy healthy version. It only requires few simple ingredients, a food processor, and 10 minutes of your time. OMG so perfect!
For making these apple pie energy bites, I used ALL HEALTHY nutritious stuff - oats and almonds. Almonds are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants - vitamin E and vitamin B2, and minerals - manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus. Also, almonds are extremely important for our digestion system because they contain a lot of fibers, and serve as food for good bacteria - probiotics - in our gut.
To make energy bites, even more nutrients, I also added chia seeds that enriched the bites with more fibers and high-quality plant-based proteins.
To make my little apple pie bites sweet, I used natural sweetener - dried Medjool dates which I previously soaked in the warm water. Soaked dates gave the bites sweetness but also a beautiful soft texture and caramel flavor. I additionally flavored the mixture with warm autumn spices - cinnamon and allspice. Allspice nicely deepened the nutty flavor of almonds.
Of course, these apple pie energy bites are not called apple pie energy bites for no reason. There's also apples in the mixture - dried ones aka. apple chips. You can make apple chips yourself at home or purchase a bag in the store. I'm a total advocate of homemade stuff BUT given that in stores can be found a good quality apple chips, I used store-bought apple chips this time.
Apple Pie Energy Bites are ...
- made with only 7 ingredients and done in 10 minutes,
- full of high-quality dietary fibers that promote good digestion, weight loss and healthy digestive system,
- rich in plant-based proteins,
- full of healthy fats that contribute to our energy levels,
- excellent post-workout snack,
- ADDED SUGAR-FREE,
- enriched with SUPERSPICE - cinnamon,
- good for heart health and our cardiovascular system,
- vegan and gluten free,
- low in calories and very nutritious.
These apple pie energy bites are the perfect post-workout snack. In fact, perfect for healthy snacking in general. OR why don't you offer these bites to your kids instead of candies!
These bites taste just like mini apple pies, and I admit, I became, even more, lazy in baking pies since I started making them. While I wait for someone to invite me for a slice of real pie, I'll continue to enjoy in these delicious and healthy apple pie energy bites. I hope you'll fall in love with them as much as I did.
Enjoy!
Apple Pie Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple chips dried apples
- 12 Medjool dates
- ½ cup rolled oats*
- ½ cup almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- ⅓ teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Remove the pits from dates and soak them in hot water for several minutes. When the dates are softened, drain them and place in food processor. Save the water.
- Add the other ingredients - oats, almonds, chia seeds, spices and apple chips to a food processor and blend until mixture turns into paste or dough-like consistency. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water in which you have soaked the dates if the mixture is too dry.
- With the small spoon scoop the mixture and roll into balls. Place the balls on the baking sheet.
- Store apple pie energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
*Use certified GLUTEN-FREE oats for gluten-free version.
Nutrition
Check these APPLE recipes too:
Healthy Apple Carrot Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Apple Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
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Lynn says
When you mention 12 dates do you know what that converts to in cups?
Natalie says
Honestly, I never measured dates in cups. Depending on which dates you're using. Medjool are quite big, so I guess it could be 1 1/2 cup.
LouAnn Mallon says
Help! Want to make these THIS weekend!
Where do I get apple chips?
Are these just dried apple slices?
Thanks!!
Natalie says
Yes, dried apples. We call it here apple chips :)
Kathleen says
Just made these. SO easy. And the dough was delicious! I can't wait until they chill. I'm taking them to dinner at a friends house tonight.
Natalie says
I'm so glad to hear that Kathleen. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Enjoy your healthy apple bites ;)
Marija says
First those turmeric little fellows and now this. M - m - m! These are looking good, Natalie, looking so delicious with every bite! Must try! Thank you :)
Natalie says
I loveee raw bites :D hehehe Thanks Marija!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Apple pie is definitely my jam, so apple pie in ENERGY bite form?! Umm GIMME like 5 dozen please!! These look fabulous, Natalie!! Can't wait to try! Cheers!
Natalie says
5 dozen?! :O Hahaha sure babe ;) Cheers!
Lana_SHON says
Relly great and exclusive!
Natalie says
Thanks Lana :)
Kristine says
These apple pie bites looks delicious! I love grab and go snacks like this! Thanks for the recipe.
Natalie says
Thank you Kristine ;)
Melissa @ My Wife Can Cook says
I love apple anything and these sound amazing! We are always looking for new snacks and my kids love bite size anything. Definitely saving to try ASAP!
Natalie says
Thanks Melissa :)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I have a recipe for these coming up too :) They are such a delicious little snack and they keep me going until the next meal.
Natalie says
Hahah Dannii.. I love how we think alike ;) Yes, these are perfect snack. I have 2-3 and I'm full. Thanks!
Bri says
Lovely idea to use apple chips! I'm totally into apple + cinnamon right now, so these energy bites seem right up my alley. Thanks for sharing!
Natalie says
Thanks Bri ;) I'm totally into apple+cinnamon mood as well. That's autumn ;)
Sara | Belly Rumbles says
I love the twist of apple pie flavour. The dates would add to that lovely caramel flavour and that pop of spice. Will be giving these a go for healthy office pick me ups.
Natalie says
Thanks Sara! Let me know how you liked apple bites once you try them ;)
[email protected] says
Apples are one of my favorites and I love the fact that these energy bites have no added sugars. Can't wait to try these. Pinning for sure..Thanks Natalie for the great recipe :)
Natalie says
Thank you, Stephanie :) Have a lovely weekend!
mira says
These bites look amazing Natalie! Pinning to try them!
Natalie says
Thank you Mira ;)
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
These look like the perfect healthy treats for autumn! I bet they taste amazing! :)
Natalie says
Thank you Marsha :* If you were closer I know you would make one of yours amazing apple pie for me ;)