No Bake Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites
Apple cinnamon energy bites are made with dried apples, oatmeal and loaded with cinnamon flavor! Packed with protein and made without added sugar, these energy bites are the perfect energy-boosting snack! Gluten-free and vegan.
You can never go wrong with energy bites as a quick and easy snack. Pumpkin pie energy bites, whole30 energy bites and these apple cinnamon energy bites are all great options!
With apple season in full swing, there’s no time like the present to make some healthy snacks with some apple goodness in them.
These apple cinnamon energy bites taste like a soft and doughy apple cinnamon muffin, minus the need for baking! Simply throw all your ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor and voila- instant energy bites!
Unlike traditional energy bites, these wholesome healthy snacks are completely gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan!
Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites Ingredients
You only need 5 ingredients to make these apple cinnamon energy bites!
- Dates- Use Medjool dates for easier blending. If you use standard dates, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes in warm water.
- Dried apples- 100% unsweetened dried apples are best.
- Rolled oats- Use certified gluten-free rolled oats to keep them gluten-free.
- chopped apple pieces- Sliced fresh apple pieces, preferably granny smith or pink lady apples.
- Cinnamon
That’s it!
How to make no bake apple cinnamon energy bites
Step 1- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all your ingredients, minus the dates, and blend until a crumbly texture remains.
Step 2- Add in your dates and blend again, regularly scraping down the sides to ensure the dates are continually being mixed well. Continue blending until a thick batter remains.
Step 3- Transfer the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Lightly wet your hands and form small balls od dough. Place the balls of dough on a lined plate or sheet.
Step 4- Place the plate of energy bites into the refrigerator and allow to chill until firm.
Storing apple cinnamon energy bites
Apple Cinnamon energy balls will keep well at room temperature, in a sealed container or covered completely. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days.
You can also refrigerate the energy balls! Cover them then place them in the fridge, and they will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks. This is perfect to prepare a batch to have on hand, and to snack on whenever hunger calls!
Can you freeze apple cinnamon energy bites?
Prepare a double or triple batch of energy bites, and store one in the freezer to enjoy at a later time!
To freeze apple cinnamon energy bites, wrap them in parchment paper and place in a ziplock bag or shallow container. The frozen apple cinnamon bites will keep fresh for up to 6 months.
To enjoy from the freezer, thaw completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight.
More healthy No Bake recipes
No Bake Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 22 medjool dates
- 2 cups dried apples
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 cup whole apple, chopped
For the paleo version
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp Saigon cinnamon
- 1-2 T coconut palm sugar
- 2 T molasses can sub for any liquid sweetener such as agave, honey or brown rice syrup
- 1 small apple chopped (keep skin on)
- 1 T - 1/2 cup+ dairy free milk of choice*
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, add your medjool dates and blend until thick and pulverized.
- Add the rest of your ingredients and blend until fully combined. Scrap down the sides to ensure the mixture is fully combined.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Using your hands, make 24 small balls. Place the balls on a lined plate and refrigerate until firm.
Notes
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I need to make these – my husband would love them!!!
Please do- I promise they are delicious! 🙂
Whole Foods was out of my beloved Granny Smith apples I love, so I asked the produce guy which apple was the most tart. we had a little impromptu apple samplin’ party, he grabbed his knife and we tasted three. YUM.
I prefer the highly glutenous apples.
Urgh, DON’T talk about WF. I went yesterday and the hot bar was so sad, I had 2 kind bars and 2 chobani yogurts for lunch.
ARMAN! How the hell are ya- how is New York??? I want to hear all about it…iChat me from your new number!!
As a huge apple pie lover, I am loving the look of those balls (TWSS?). Apples are paleo & gluten-free??? Say it ain’t so!!! *End sarcasm*
I’m running on empty- My sleep patterns have been all over the place and I’m dying for one solid night’s sleep!
You know you bought those apples because they were gluten free and paleo. 😉
I love the combination of apple cinnamon, especially in sweet treats, like pie, although apple pie, at least mine, definitely has added fats and sugars. I’ll make it for you sometime. How American Is that?!
I totally did. 😉
Please do. I wanted to order a packaged apple pie today. The one from 7/11
Wait… apples are PALEO?! *running to the store to force the produce manager to slap this important, Earth-shattering information onto the pears, too*
No Becca. Pears are NOT paleo. Stop spreading lies!
Your pictures….I CAN’T.EVEN.
Your shoes. I can’t even.
Seriously.
So awesome, Arman… this is so simple and looks so scrumptious! I think the paleo version is more for me on this one, but either way it’s going to be tried 🙂
I LOVE the paleo version because the hold up so much better- Gotta love coconut flour!
Ha! Now you can tell your mum to make these instead of apple sauce when you don’t eat her apples. They look good tasty and healthy though, so she might start buying more apples. Best come up with more apple recipes.
Cheers!
Haha thank you Holly. I’ll need to rack my brains to think up more apple ideas!
HAHA, next thing you know, water will be advertised as gluten free, vegan, paleo and calorie free. And then people will finally be well-hydrated perhaps!
Let’s make ALL the bites and then tour the city, yes?
I’m posting a recipe for water when you come. We’ll do a vlog.
Is it weird that I don’t like “fresh” apples, but like them IN things, like snacks/pies/cakes/etc? This recipe looks awesome. Also, did I tell you I bought dried bluebs in order to make your bites recipe??
You and me both!!! If that’s weird, then i’m weird too aha!
I love the little chunks of apple in these fun healthy bites!
Thanks Jeanette- That was the best part! 🙂
Paleo and gluten free – that’s just hilarious! However, I think that could be the truth if the apples have been stored in the same storage along with wheat and the other stuff, and some “food dust” might have covered them, right? And I’ve seen organic tooth paste – that’s just an essential thing to have :lol. Talking about these cute sweet guys, they are awesome and look so luscious! By the way, you should have dropped a parcel with something delish on your way to US – I was waiting for it! 🙂
Hahahaha oh silly food dust. How I forgot abut those!
Come to NYC!