These packed foods are dried apples, dried fruit, oats, dates and cinnamon. They’re a healthy, balanced meal that’s packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats and whole grains — and they taste just like apple pie.1,2,3). Don’t finish them with coconut, but you can get creative and turn them into chia seeds, hemp seeds or even turn them into a dessert by dipping them in white chocolate.
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Apple Pie Energy Bites
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- 1/2 cup (45g) sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup (45g) walnuts
- 1/4 cup (22g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (62g) chopped dried apples, packed
- 1/2 cup (106g) added Medjool dates
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened coconut, finely shredded
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Spread the almonds, walnuts, and corn evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until hot and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
In a large bowl of food, combine apples and dates. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the nuts and oats, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse about 30 times, until the mixture is finely chopped and starts to come together.
Remove the mixture and roll into 14 balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat.
Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Advice: If your dates are dry or hard, soak them in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften. Drain well before use.
Serves: 14 | Serving Size: 1 serving size
Meals (per hour): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 2g; Monounsaturated fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 47mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Nutritional value: 2g; sugar: 7g; Protein: 2 g
Food: Iron: 3%; Potassium: 121 mg
Original publication date: September 21, 2021; Updated August 29, 2025
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