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apricot energy bites

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!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Afternoon Tea, Snack
Cuisine vegan
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 105 kcal

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

Variation:
  • 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.
For more information about this recipe, please refer back to the original post.
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apricot, energy bites, gluten-free, vegan
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