Apricot Protein Energy Balls No-Bake
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried apricots (unsulphured preferred for better flavor)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter or cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Place the dried apricots and rolled oats into a food processor. Pulse several times until the apricots are finely chopped and the oats are broken down into a coarse meal. You want the mixture to look like small crumbs.
- Add the vanilla protein powder, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Process the mixture on high for 30 to 60 seconds. The dough should start to clump together into a large, sticky ball. If it feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water or additional honey and pulse again.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball. Repeat this process until all the dough is used, making roughly 12 energy balls.
- Place the shredded coconut in a small bowl. Roll each energy ball in the coconut until lightly coated. Press the coconut gently so it sticks to the surface.
- Place the finished balls on a plate or in a container. Let them chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the ingredients bind together and improves the chewy texture.