Description
These Apple Cinnamon Bites are healthy, no-bake energy balls made from dates, oats, and fresh apple, flavored with warm cinnamon and ginger. Perfect as a quick snack or a natural sweet treat, they are easy to prepare, require no cooking, and provide a delicious combination of chewy and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fresh or dried ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup dates (about 10 Medjool dates, pitted)
- 1 cup grated apple (from 2 small apples or 1 large apple)
Instructions
- Soften Dates: Remove stems and pits from the dates if needed. Place them in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and let them soak for 5 minutes to soften. Drain the water and set the dates aside.
- Process Oats: Add the rolled oats to a food processor and blend for 30 to 60 seconds until the oats reach a coarse sand-like texture.
- Prepare Apples and Add Spices: Grate the apples using a box grater to measure 1 cup. Add the grated apple, cinnamon, ginger, and salt into the food processor with the processed oats.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the softened dates to the food processor and blend everything together for about 1 minute until a smooth dough ball forms. Scrape down the sides and pulse again as needed to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Form Energy Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into small bite-sized balls. This recipe makes approximately 15 energy balls.
Notes
- Scroll up for step-by-step photos and more details about the ingredients.
- Optional: Roll energy balls in crushed nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
