These Apple Pie Energy Bites are delicious little snacks. They are sweet but made without added sugar. Packed with apples, walnuts, wholesome oats, and seasonal spices, they are fantastic.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, International
Keyword: apple pie energy balls, apple pie energy bites, cinnamon apple pie energy bites, no bake apple pie energy balls
Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients using measuring cups.
Put the dates in a small bowl and soak in hot water for a few minutes until they soften.
Take a high-speed food processor and put all ingredients. Note: add soaked dates first for easier mixing.
Mix everything at high speed for a few minutes until the dough is formed.
Stop the mixing and check the texture by pinching the dough between your fingers. It should be sticky and able to keep its shape.
If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of reserved date water - just a teaspoon.
Using a spoon, scoop out the dough and roll it between your palms to form a little ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
For an extra treat, give them a dusting of cinnamon and coconut sugar (optional).
Place balls on a plate, serving tray, or in an airtight container and refrigerate to harden.
Notes
Makes 16 balls. The recommended serving size is 2 balls.Substitutions
You can use rolled oats or quick oats. Don't substitute with oat flour.
You can substitute flax seeds with chia seeds or hemp seeds.
You use Medjool dates or regular dates (Deglet Noor). Regular dates are smaller than Medjool dates, so you might need to use more, 12-14 dates for this recipe.
You can substitute walnuts with pecans.
You can substitute allspice with ground nutmeg.
Tips for storing
Keep energy balls covered in an air-tight food container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
TO FREEZE: Place the balls in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw for 5 minutes at room temperature before using.
See "Recipe tips" for more recipe info. As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml).