Spiced energy balls
- Easy
These vegan bites with apple and cinnamon take just 10 minutes to make
Ingredients
- 50g oats
- 50g ground almonds
- 50g pitted dates (about 3)
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- ¼ tsp cinnamon, plus extra for dusting
- 30g dried apple slices
- ½ apple
Method
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Step 1
Blitz 30g of the oats with the dates, ground almonds, almond butter, cinnamon, dried apple slices and a pinch of salt until roughly chopped.
![How to make spiced energy balls, step 1]( "How to make spiced energy balls, step 1")
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Step 2
Once the mix begins to clump together, grate in the fresh apple – skin and all – then add the remaining oats and pulse until combined.
![How to make spiced energy balls, step 2]( "How to make spiced energy balls, step 2")
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Step 3
Roll into 10 balls and dust with cinnamon, then put in the fridge for 30 mins to firm up. Store in the fridge in an airtight container; eat within five days.
![How to make spiced energy balls, step 3]( "How to make spiced energy balls, step 3")
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Step 4
These fruity, spiced bites are the perfect addition to an autumn picnic but will also offer a welcome burst of energy on your next country walk.
![How to make spiced energy balls, step 4]( "How to make spiced energy balls, step 4")
Illustrations by Enya Todd
