Apricot-Date Energy Balls

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Dates are a Mediterranean staple and are commonly used for desserts, but also in stews and other main dishes. They add rich flavor when cooked, but are equally flavorful when fresh or dried. I like having dried dates in my pantry so I can whip up quick and easy, homemade desserts in less than 30 min. This recipe also features apricots, another versatile and traditional Mediterranean ingredient that pairs well with almonds.

TIP: Dried fruit are high in concentrated fructose and will raise your blood sugar. I recommend eating only one or two of these in one sitting. Always buy dried fruit that contains no added sulfur.

Apricot – Date Energy Balls

These no-bake, healthy, vegan, gluten-free energy balls take less than 15 minutes to whip up in a food processor. Perfect as a healthy, homemade dessert, snack or protein bites after a good workout!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 balls

Author: Naira Yeghian

Equipment

• Food Processor

Ingredients

• 1 cup medjool dates, pitted (or approximately 16 dates)
• ½ cup raw almonds soaked and drained, if desired
• ½ cup dried apricot
• 1/8 tsp salt
• ¼ cup cacao powder
• 1 tbsp almond milk
• shredded coconut optional for topping

Instructions

• Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined and finely chopped.
• Disconnect the processor and, using your hands roll the mixture into 10-11 balls, using one full teaspoon for each ball.
• Roll the balls in the shredded coconut before enjoying, if you are a coconut aficionado.

Notes

• For a mango-cashew variation (pictured above), substitute dried apricot with dried mango and substitute almonds with cashews.
• These energy balls will keep in a refrigerator for 1 week.
• I love treating myself to one or two of these after an intensive workout.
• You may use deglet noor or medjool dates in this recipe. 

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keywords: apricots, coconut flakes, dates, energy balls

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