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These easy no-bake Apple Pie Energy Balls are made with simple ingredients like dates, oats, chia seeds, dried apples, cinnamon and maple syrup. They are the perfect healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert for Fall!
I love all things apple, from apple muffins to apple crisp to apple gummies to blueberry apple bread to these apple pie energy bites. They make for the best pick-me-up because they are filling, delicious, and easy to make.
These apple pie balls are packed with fiber thanks to the chia seeds, oats, and dates. They are naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup. And they have a lovely cinnamon apple flavor.
If you love energy ball recipes try my blueberry energy balls with dates and oats.
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What makes this recipe great
- These apple bites are a great meal-prep recipe. They make for a delicious and healthy on-the-go snack.
- These are great for those following a dairy-free or gluten-free diet.
- They are easy to make and only need 10 ingredients!
- They are a good source of fiber, protein and Omega-3s.
Recipe ingredients
- Rolled oats– these make up the base of the recipe and add a good amount of fiber.
- Chia seeds– these are full of Omega-3s, antioxidants and fiber.
- Medjool dates– these bind everything together and add a nice sweetness to the recipe.
- Water– this also helps bind everything together.
- Maple syrup– adds delicious flavor to the cinnamon and apples.
- Vanilla extract– the kind with or without alcohol works.
- Almond butter– make sure to use a creamy almond butter here so that everything mixes well.
- Ground cinnamon– Ceylon cinnamon has great flavor.
- Ground nutmeg– you can grind your own or buy it pre-ground
- Soft dried apple slices– you can buy these in rings or slices; just make sure they are soft!
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Instead of almond butter, you can use cashew butter or peanut butter ( or any nut butter of your choice). But keep in mind peanut butter has a strong taste.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey here.
- You can change up the spices. You can add any Fall spice of your choice, like ground ginger, ground cloves, pumpkin pie spice.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Mix together the rolled oats and chia seeds together.
Step 2: Mix the dates and water together in the food processor.
Step 3: Add in the maple syrup, vanilla, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and dried apple to the food processor and mix again.
Step 4: Pour the date paste mixture into the rolled oat mixture.
Step 5: Mix the date mixture into the oat mixture until a dough forms.
Step 6: Start rolling some of the dough into ball shapes.
Step 7: Roll all of the dough into balls and then refrigerate the balls until.
Expert tips:
- Mix the almond butter together before using. It’s important that all of the nut butter is mixed well and is creamy prior to making the recipe. This ensures that the oil on top of the nut butter doesn’t make your energy balls too oily.
- Don’t use apple chips! I made this mistake once. You wont be able to taste the apple flavor. The dried apples you need here are supposed to be soft.
- Wet your hands to mix the energy bite dough together. I’ve tried mixing the dough with a spoon and it doesn’t really all mix as well as it could. Using your hands is best. Wetting them or adding a little oil makes sure the batter doesn’t stick to you.
How to store and freeze:
- To store: these apple pie energy bites last 5-7 days in the fridge.
- To freeze: add these energy bites to a freezer safe container or bag and store them for up to 1 month.
FAQs:
Yes! They are full of fiber and nutrients and are made with clean real food ingredients.
Most energy bites are made with a nut butter, rolled oats, dried fruit, and other seeds or mix-ins.
Before or after a work out. If you need an afternoon pick me up. Or as a quick healthy dessert.
Yes, the colds sticks the ingredients together and then they need to be stored in the fridge to stay fresh.
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Apple Pie Energy Balls
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 6 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup almond butter, (make sure it is fully mixed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup soft dried apple slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats and chia seeds. Set aside.
- Add dates and water to a food processor and mix a few times until a paste starts to form. Then, add the maple syrup, vanilla, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and dried apples to the food processor. Mix again until the mixture turns into a dough-like texture and ingredients are well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix. It can be easier to use your hands to really get everything mixed well together. If you use your hands, then either coat your hands in a bit of olive oil or water first, so the dough doesn't stick.
- Once all the ingredients are mixed well, form into 1 inch balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Energy bites will last for 5-7 days in the fridge.
Notes
- Instead of almond butter, you can use cashew butter or peanut butter ( or any nut butter of your choice). But keep in mind peanut butter has a strong taste.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey here.
- You can change up the spices. You can add any Fall spice of your choice, like ground ginger, ground cloves, pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
