Description
These Healthy Salted Caramel Apple Energy Balls are a guilt-free snack packed with wholesome ingredients like dates, nuts, oats, and dried apple. They’re quick to make, delicious, and perfect for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: chia seeds, protein powder, melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Make sure your dates are pitted, and roughly chop the dried apple into small pieces.
- Blend the base: In a food processor, combine the dates, dried apple, rolled oats, pecans, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is slightly sticky. This should take about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
- Test the texture: Check if the mixture holds together when pressed. If it’s crumbly, pulse a bit longer or add another teaspoon of water.
- Form the balls: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Optional coating: If you’d like, you can roll the balls in crushed pecans, oats, or a light sprinkle of cinnamon for extra texture and flavor.
- Chill for best texture: Place the energy balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Transfer the chilled balls to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add your favorite nuts or seeds.
- For a sweeter taste, add more dates or a touch of honey.
- These energy balls are great for pre- or post-workout snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Salted Caramel Apple Energy Balls, energy balls, healthy snacks, no-bake snacks