No-Bake Apple Pie Energy Balls
These no-bake apple pie energy balls are made with dried apples, dates, walnuts or pecans, and warming spices. Naturally sweet and easy to make in a food processor, they're a convenient vegan snack with all the flavour of apple pie.
Servings: 15 balls
Ingredients
- 1.25 cup pecans or walnuts 187 g
- 1 cup packed dried soft unsweetened apple rings 90 g
- 1 cup tightly packed soft pitted dates 220 g
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ginger
Instructions
- If your dates are dry or firm, place them in a bowl, cover with hot water and soak for 10–15 minutes. Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess water. If your dates are already soft and moist, you can skip this step.
- Add the pecans or walnuts to a food processor and process until they resemble a coarse, grainy flour. A few larger pieces are fine.
- Add the dried apple and process until broken down and incorporated into the nuts.
- Add the drained dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and ginger. Process until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough that holds together when pressed between your fingers.
- Roll the mixture into 15 evenly sized balls. If desired, dust or roll them in a mixture of cinnamon and coconut sugar.
Notes
Dates need to be fresh and moist to hold the balls together. If they're very dry and hard, soak in very hot water for 20 minutes and then drain before using.
Store the balls in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 3g