These yummy Apple Pie Energy Bites are a delicious and healthy treat that is gluten free and clean eating (and can be vegan). They make a perfect pre/post workout snack.
coconut flour or ground flax seed for thickeningif needed
desiccated coconut for rolling
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Instructions
Soak the pitted dates in warm water for 10 minutes. Then remove from water and process them into a paste using a food processor/chopper. (If needed, add applesauce at this point already.)
Add the date paste into a large bowl together with the applesauce, honey, vanilla and salt. Stir until combined.
Now add the dry ingredients (oats, chia seed, spice mix) and fold into the wet mixture. Once thoroughly combined, chill the mixture for about 30 minutes in the fridge (or freezer).
If after chilling, the mixture still seems too wet to handle, stir in coconut flour or ground flax seed (1 teaspoon at a time) to thicken. You don't want it too dry though.
With your hands roll the mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls. Or use a small cookie scoop to make rolling easier.
Optionally, roll the snack balls into desiccated coconut or spice mix for a pretty coating.
Chill again and store refrigerated in an airtight container.
Notes
Optionally, you can also add a scoop of vanilla flavored protein powder to turn these into protein energy bites.* You can switch up the add-ins with other seeds, finely chopped nuts like walnuts, or small pieces of dried apples or fresh apples
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Apple Pie Energy Bites
Serving Size
1 energy bite
Amount per Serving
Calories
54
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
56
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apple Pie Energy Bites
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