No Bake Apple Almond Butter Energy Bites

Makes 14 balls

Macros: 138 kcal, fat 4g, carbs 21g, fibre 3g, protein 5g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried unsweetened apple rings

• 1 cup packed pitted dates

• ½ cup raw almonds

• 2 tablespoons raw almond butter

• ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 scoop (1/4 cup) vanilla protein powder of choice

• 1 small gala apple, cored and chopped

• pinch of salt

• Optional Coatings (choose one or two):

• ¼ cup gluten free rolled oats

• 2 tablespoons granola of choice

• ¼ cup crushed almonds

• 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar

Directions:

Soak dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften, then drain.

1. Add dates, apple rings, almonds, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, protein powder, and chopped apple to a food processor and process for 1-3 minutes, scraping the sides of the food processor with a spatula as needed.

2. You should have a sticky but mostly smooth batter.

3. Scoop the batter out into a bowl and using a tablespoon measure, scoop a slightly smaller than golf ball sized portion and roll into a ball using the palms of your hands. It sometimes helps to have slightly wet hands if the batter is extra sticky.

4. Once you have made a little ball, roll the ball into the coating of choice (oats, granola, crushed almonds, etc.), and place the ball on a cookie sheet covered in wax/parchment paper.

5. Do this with the rest of the batter to make around 14 balls.

6. Enjoy!

Notes: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months.

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