Description
These Apple Pie Energy Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack that combines the natural sweetness of dried apples and dates with the wholesome crunch of nuts and oats. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they’re easy to make, no-bake, and packed with fiber, protein, and warm autumn spices like cinnamon and allspice. Ideal for on-the-go snacking or a healthy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup apple chips (dried apples)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Wet Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates
- Water (for soaking dates, about 1/4 cup)
Optional Topping
- Cinnamon and coconut sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure all ingredients accurately using measuring cups to ensure balance in flavors and texture for the energy bites.
- Soften Dates: Place the Medjool dates in a small bowl and soak them in hot water for a few minutes until they soften; this helps achieve a sticky, pliable dough.
- Add to Food Processor: Transfer the soaked dates into a high-speed food processor first to ease mixing, then add apple chips, rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, and allspice.
- Process Ingredients: Blend all ingredients on high speed for several minutes until a cohesive dough forms, scraping down the sides if necessary to ensure even mixing.
- Check Dough Consistency: Pause mixing and pinch a bit of dough; it should be sticky enough to hold its shape. If too dry, add a teaspoon of the reserved date soaking water to moisten.
- Form Balls: Scoop portions of dough with a spoon and roll between your palms to create small, bite-sized balls. Continue until all dough is used.
- Optional Dusting: For extra flavor and a nice finish, lightly dust the energy bites with cinnamon and coconut sugar if desired.
- Chill and Set: Place the formed balls on a plate, serving tray, or in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Using Ceylon cinnamon adds a milder, sweeter cinnamon flavor that’s beneficial for health.
- Soaking the dates softens them, making the dough easier to blend and shape.
- If you prefer, substitute other nuts like pecans or cashews for a different flavor profile.
- Keep the energy bites refrigerated; they can last up to one week stored in an airtight container.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake, Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
