Description
These Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls are a perfect bite-sized boost. They are naturally sweet, packed with wholesome ingredients, and easy to make. These healthy apple cinnamon snacks are great for a quick pick-me-up or a homemade snack that fuels your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apples
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons water (or apple juice)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the rolled oats, almond butter, finely chopped dried apples, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Process until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough. If the mixture is too dry, add water or apple juice, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch apple cinnamon energy balls.
- Place the apple cinnamon energy bites on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the apple cinnamon protein balls to firm up.
- Store the homemade apple cinnamon energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom.
- If you prefer a chewier texture, you can lightly toast the oats before adding them to the food processor.
- These no-bake apple cinnamon bites recipe can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.
- You can roll the apple cinnamon power balls in shredded coconut or chopped nuts for an added coating.
- These gluten-free apple cinnamon energy balls are a great healthy apple snack for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg