This Apricot Energy Bites recipe is the perfect no-bake treat. It’s vegan, gluten free, naturally sweetened and comes together in just 15 minutes!
I love having a selection of easy, no-bake recipes to choose from so that I can quickly make healthy snacks to keep me going.
This recipe for Apricot Energy Bites is a favourite that’s on high rotation in my house.
So many recipes for energy bites or bliss balls call for chocolate or nut butters and don’t get me wrong, I love them all!! But I also really love the fresh and fruity flavours of these energy bites.
why you’ll love them too
- This recipe is easy to make!
- It’s no bake.
- Has just five ingredients and comes together in 15 minutes.
- It’s perfect to make ahead.
- Keep well in the fridge for a quick, healthy snack.
- Delicious!
- Vegan, gluten free and naturally sweetened.
And just how easy are these apricot energy bites?
- Weigh out all the ingredients, or measure by cup – you don’t need to be super accurate like when baking.
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a blender and blend until thoroughly combined and broken down. The mixture should stick together when pressed.
- Then scoop out using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon and roll into balls.
- Coat in the extra coconut and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to eat.
- You can eat these straight away, but they will firm up further in the fridge.
- For longer storage freeze in an airtight container.
Variations
- Try using almonds instead of cashews.
- Add 1/4 cup white chocolate chips.
- Press into a lined baking tray, top with extra coconut and cut into squares.
- Roll into a log, roll in extra coconut and slice into rounds.
- Don’t have chia seeds, replace with ground linseeds instead.
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apricot energy bites
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 160 g dried apricots (1 cup)
- 90 g medjool dates, pitted (1/2 cup or 6 dates)
- 60 g cashews (1/2 cup)
- 30 g desiccated coconut (1/4 cup) plus extra for rolling
- 20 g ground chia seeds (2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Using a food processor blend all ingredients until blended and they stick together when pressed.
- Roll into tablespoon size balls, coat in extra coconut and refrigerate.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week or for longer storage freeze in an airtight container.
Notes
- Try using almonds instead of cashews.
- Add 1/4 cup white chocolate chips.
- Press into a lined baking tray, top with extra coconut and cut into squares.
- Roll into a log, roll in extra coconut and slice into rounds.
- Don't have chia seeds, replace with ground linseeds instead.
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