No Bake Apple Pie Bites
Looking to make something chock full of fall flavors but don’t want to settle for a recipe loaded with sugar? These No Bake Apple Pie Bites will hit the spot and cure any apple pie cravings without spiking your blood sugar, thanks to the plant-based fiber inside. Full of healthy fats like almond butter and pecans, and infused with the ancient energy boosting medjool date, which is packed with vitamins and nutrients with a delicious, sweet flavor.
Make these Apple Pie Bites to snack on throughout the day, before your workout, or as a tasty sweet treat with a cup of herbal tea. Kid-friendly and super nutritious, rest assured, Autumn vibes are on the way!
RECIPE
1 cup organic medjool dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup organic rolled oats
⅔ cup organic dried apples
½ cup unsweetened organic almond butter
¼ cup organic chopped pecans
1 tablespoon organic cinnamon
2 scoops Organic Super Fiber
Instructions
- Pit and chop the dates, then soak in hot water for 5-10 minutes, until softened.
- Chop pecans and dried apples, set aside.
- Combine all ingredients, including drained dates, in a food processor and process until very finely chopped.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and roll into 12 balls, about 2 tablespoons each.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
These No Bake Apple Pie Bites have a shelf life of about 1 week, if you don’t eat them all before then!
THE GOOD INSIDE
These Apple Pie Bites are super nutrient-rich snacks with a key ingredient, medjool dates, revered as a superfood for millennia. Eaten in ancient times and touted for their energy-boosting effects, even modern research notes the date fruit’s capacity to deliver antioxidants and many health benefits.
While pecans and almond butter serve up a healthy dose of monounsaturated fats, helping to lower LDL, or “bad cholesterol,” Organic Super Fiber’s plant-based enzymes promote healthy digestion and more. Experience less bloating and gas, support healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels, while also curbing cravings and detoxing the G.I. tract. Add in the healing power of cinnamon, and these No Bake Apple Pie Bites are the ultimate snack for your tasty fall weather fix.
Recipe created by Ale Hickman, who shares crafting, cooking and more about her crazy, kid-filled, wonderful life at alwaysandwhatever.me. Follow her for fun inspiration on Instagram.
