Description
These Apple Pie Energy Bites are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack combining naturally sweet Medjool dates, applesauce, and warm apple pie spices for a wholesome treat. Packed with fiber-rich oats and chia seeds, they provide sustained energy perfect for on-the-go snacking or a healthy dessert alternative.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates (pitted and soaked)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey (preferably raw, or maple syrup to make vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten free oats if required)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1.5 teaspoons apple pie spice (or cinnamon)
- Coconut flour or ground flax seed for thickening, as needed
- Desiccated coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Soak the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and then process into a smooth paste using a food processor or chopper. Add applesauce here if preferred for blending.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Transfer the date paste to a large mixing bowl. Add the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until all wet ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, and apple pie spice to the wet mixture. Fold gently until everything is evenly combined. Place the mixture in the refrigerator or freezer to chill for 30 minutes, helping it firm up.
- Adjust Consistency: After chilling, if the mixture is too sticky or wet to handle, gradually mix in coconut flour or ground flax seed one teaspoon at a time to thicken. Aim for a consistency that holds together without becoming dry.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. This size ensures easy snacking and portion control.
- Optional Coating: Roll each ball in desiccated coconut or additional apple pie spice for a decorative and flavorful outer layer.
- Chill and Store: Place the finished energy bites in an airtight container and refrigerate. Store keeps well for up to 1 week and can be frozen for longer preservation.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute honey with pure maple syrup.
- Certified gluten-free oats ensure suitability for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Coconut flour or ground flax seed helps with texture if the mixture is too sticky.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- These energy bites make a great pre- or post-workout snack rich in fiber and natural sugars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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