Nut-Free Apple Energy Balls
These Nut-Free Apple Energy Balls are a healthy, wholesome snack packed with natural sweetness from dates and apples, along with crunchy sunflower seeds. Perfect for anyone with nut allergies, these energy balls are filled with fiber, healthy fats, and protein, offering a delicious and energizing snack for any time of day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 energy balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates, soaked
1 cup oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup very finely diced apple (about half of a peeled medium-sized apple)
Instructions
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Start by soaking the pitted dates in warm water for about 10–15 minutes to soften them up.
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In a food processor, combine the soaked dates, oats, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon. Blend until the mixture starts to come together.
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Add the finely diced apple to the mixture and pulse gently to incorporate it into the blend.
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Once everything is well combined, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands.
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Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
Sweetener Options: Add honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener if you’d like a sweeter energy bite.
Substitutions: Replace sunflower seeds with pumpkin, chia, or hemp seeds for variety.
Dried Fruit: Swap the fresh apple for dried cranberries, apricots, or raisins.
Spices: For extra warmth, try adding nutmeg or ground ginger in addition to cinnamon.
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