Apple Pie Energy Balls

These Apple Pie Energy Balls pack classic apple pie flavors into a healthy snack! Enjoy them on the go, as a post-workout treat, or serve them for a fall dessert. Vegan, Gluten-Free and Nut-Free Options.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method No-Bake

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 128kcal

Author Caitlin Shoemaker

Ingredients

1/3 packed cup pitted Medjool dates*
3/4 cup quick oats gluten-free if necessary
2 ounces freeze-dried apple chips
3/4 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or sub chia seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons grade A maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Soak the Dates: Add the pitted dates to a medium bowl and cover with boiling water (or, microwave for 2 minutes). Let the dates soak for 5 minutes, to soften. Drain and set aside.
Dry Ingredients: In the meantime add the oats, apple chips, walnuts, ground flax, spices, and salt to a food processor with an S-blade attachment. Pulse until a coarse flower forms, about 45 seconds.
Wet Ingredients: Add the soaked and drained dates to the food processor along with the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Combine: Process until a thick dough forms, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the food processor as necessary. The dough should be only slightly sticky to the touch and stick together when pinched.
Form Balls: Use a cookie scoop or 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to divide the dough into balls. Take two of the 1-tablespoon balls and use your hands to roll them together to form one energy bite. Repeat with the remaining “dough” balls. Tip: lightly wet your hands with water to prevent the balls from sticking to you.
Serve & Store: Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. These energy bites can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months; if you are freezing them, I recommend letting the bites sit out at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before enjoying so they have time to soften.

Notes

Medjool Dates: This recipe can also be made with equal parts dried prunes or Deglet Noor dates. Deglet Noor dates are on the drier side, so I would recommend soaking them for 10 minutes instead of 5.

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