Description
These Apricot Bliss Balls are the perfect pick-me-up snack, with a good balance of plant-based protein, carbs and healthy fats. They're easy to make and customizable based on what you have in your pantry. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews, chopped
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut, divided (can use sweetened or unsweetened)
- 6 tablespoons cashew butter (a little over 1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup honey, agave or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add oats, apricots, 1/3 cup shredded coconut and cashews to a food processor and pulse several (~20) times until the mixture is crumbly but still has some texture. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Whisk together the cashew butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry and use a spatula (or your hands) to mix it together. Make sure that the dry mixture is completely coated. Let the mixture sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Mix it one more time before forming balls. We used a cookie dough scoop to form them into about 2 tablespoon sized balls. Use your hands to roll into a compact ball.
- Roll the balls in remaining shredded coconut (optional). Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
If your mixture isn't sticking together: Don't worry! Each batch may turn out a bit different depending on the type of nut butter and honey you're using. The thicker the nut butter and honey, the less sticky it will be, so you may need to add more of one or the other. The same goes for vice versa – if your honey and nut butter are very runny, you may want to add an extra handful of oats or coconut to help bind it together.
Customize: You can really use just about anything you have in your pantry. Switch up the nuts and nut butter with your favorite option, or use seeds to make it nut free. Use a different sweetener, or even switch up the dried fruit by adding in a handful of raisins, dried cherries, dates, etc. As long as the ingredient quantities are the same, you can make these to your preferences.
Storage: The best thing about these apricot bliss balls is that they can be stored for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
Freezer storage: They also freeze well for several months in a sealed container. Defrost for several hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 9.1 g
- Sodium: 76.1 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
