Apple Pie Energy Bites
Apple pie energy bites are no-bake, raw, healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free energy balls flavored with shredded apple & cinnamon.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 15 dates I use Medjool dates, remove the seed
- 1/2 cup walnuts approx 60 grams
- 1/2 cup cashew approx 75 grams
- 1/2 cup rolled oats I use gluten-free, approx 50 grams
- 1/4 cup apple shredded fresh apple or 1/2 cup dry apple
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon nutmeg or all spice or apple pie spice blend
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut to roll dough balls, optional
Instructions
- At first, wash, clean, and remove the seed from Medjool dates.15 dates
- Grate the apple using box grater.1/4 cup apple
- Transfer all ingredients to a food processor and grind till dough like consistency. Do not over process it.15 dates, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup cashew, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup apple, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Take 1-1.5 tbsp mixture and make small bite-size balls. Now roll further in dry coconut or enjoy as is. It is optional but do try as it taste great.2 tbsp desiccated coconut
Notes
NOTE- Check the post for detailed instruction.
Tips
- Make sure not to over-grind the mixture. When over-processed, nuts start releasing oil and the mixture becomes too oily.
- Rolling in extra coconut is optional but recommended.
- Nut-free- To make nut-free apple cinnamon bliss balls use seeds in place of nuts. Sunflower, pumpkin & hemp seeds are great to use.
- Protein- Add any of your choice of protein for extra benefit. Add 30 grams or 1 scoop of protein powder while grinding.
- No dates- If you prefer to make apple cinnamon oat balls without dates, then replace them with an equal amount of raisins. Or use honey, maple syrup, or agave in place of it.
- Almond flour- No oats, no problem. Use almond flour (meal/flour) in place of it and you are good to go.
- Refrigeration is a must as we use fresh apples. Feel free to use a dry apple that can be stored at room temperature as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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