Description
Apple Cinnamon Bites are a delicious and healthy no-bake snack made with naturally sweet Medjool dates, fresh grated apple, rolled oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. These energy bites are quick to make, perfect for a nutritious on-the-go treat or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fresh or dried ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Fruits
- 1 cup grated apple (about 2 small apples or 1 large apple)
- 1 cup dates (about 10 Medjool dates, stemmed and pitted)
Instructions
- Soften Dates: Remove stems and pits from the Medjool dates if necessary. Place the dates in a small bowl and pour hot water over them. Let them soak for 5 minutes to soften, then drain the water and set the dates aside.
- Process Oats: Add the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse or blend for 30 to 60 seconds until the oats resemble coarse sand in texture.
- Prepare Apple and Combine Ingredients: Grate the apple using a box grater until you have approximately 1 cup of grated apple. Add the grated apple, softened dates, cinnamon, ginger, and salt to the food processor with the processed oats.
- Form Dough: Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth, cohesive ball of dough, about 1 minute. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl and pulse again to ensure the dates are fully incorporated.
- Shape Energy Bites: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough and roll them into small balls. This recipe should yield about 15 energy bites.
Notes
- Scroll up for step-by-step photos and more ingredient details.
- Optional: Roll energy balls in crushed nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
