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
[‘Don’t over-process the mixture to maintain texture.’, ‘Adjust sweetness based on the type of dates used.’, ‘Lightly dampen your palms with water to handle sticky dough.’, ‘Layer energy balls with wax paper in storage containers to prevent sticking.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Salted caramel, apple, energy balls, healthy snack, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fall recipe