Healthy Apricot Balls with Dates, Cashews, and Coconut
These healthy apricot balls with dates are a delicious no bake treat! They're super quick and easy to make with wholesome ingredients including, apricots, cashews, coconut, citrus zest, and spices. Gluten free, paleo, and vegan~they're perfect for hiking or anytime you need a quick energy boost!
Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashew nuts raw, unsalted
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- Zest from 1 orange ~ 1 teaspoon
- Zest from 1 lemon ~ 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine cashew nuts, apricots, coconut, and dates in a food processor bowl. Pulse ingredients until mixture is crumbly.
- Add citrus zest, spices, and salt to mixture. Pulse ingredients to combine well, and process on high speed until mixture starts to stick together.
- Line a tray with parchment paper. With clean hands, shape mixture into ~ 20 1-inch balls.
- Store in refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Or, store in freezer for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Recommended products & kitchen tools...
- Zest fresh citrus like a pro with a microplane grater~I use this all the time too add a burst of flavor to foods, without adding a lot of salt/sodium.
- This shredded coconut is a staple at our house. Not only is it perfect in these energy bites, I also love to sprinkle it on yogurt, add it to smoothies, and use it to make the most amazing raw coconut caramel pecan caramel frosting ~ SO good!
- I love these glass storage containers for storing my energy bites, plus, pretty much everything!
Nutrition
Serving: 1energy bite | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1.1mg