These nutrient-dense treats are packed with dried apples, toasted nuts, oats, dates and cinnamon. They’re a great balanced snack with fiber, protein, healthy fats and whole grains — and they taste like portable apple pies (1,2,3). They’re finished with coconut, but you could get creative and roll them in chia seeds, hemp seeds or even turn them into a dessert by dipping them in white chocolate.
Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 18 minutes
Apple Pie Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (45g) sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup (45g) walnuts
- 1/4 cup (22g) rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (62g) chopped dried apple slices, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup (106g) pitted Medjool dates
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened coconut, finely shredded
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177ºC). Spread the almonds, walnuts, and oats evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the apples and dates. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the toasted nuts and oats, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse about 30 times, until the mixture is finely chopped and begins to clump together.
Scoop out the mixture and roll into 14 balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat.
Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Tip: If your dates are dry or tough, soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften. Drain well before using.
Serves: 14 | Serving Size: 1 energy bite
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 47mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 2g
Nutrition Bonus: Iron: 3%; Potassium: 121mg
Original Publication Date: September 21, 2021; Updated August 29, 2025
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