These Healthy Apricot Balls are great for snacking on-the-go or popping in lunchboxes for little ones. These apricot bliss balls have no processed sugar or fake ingredients and are ready in just 10 minutes.
Walking down a snack aisle in the grocery store elicits a lot of eye rolling and groaning from me. Just about every product that is touting itself as a healthy way to give you energy throughout the day is really filled to the brim with sugar and artificial ingredients.
I'm all for a balanced diet but most of these snacks are just processed fake food. Luckily there's a bunch of other options to keep as feeling satiated between meals...
Nuts.
Fresh Fruit.
Hard Boiled Eggs.
Or you could make your own snacks, like these no bake Healthy Apricot Balls. They couldn't be easier to make. Just throw the ingredients in a food processor, process until they are combined and roll into bite-sized balls. Simple!
These healthy and nutritious bliss balls are perfectly sweet without any added sugar, and will get you through that 3pm slump when you find yourself wanting to reach for a chocolate bar.
I love to make a double batch of these and keep them in them freezer to grab and go as I please. They keep for up to 3 months in the freezer so I don't have to meal prep as often (or clean that dang food processor twice).
Whether you've got little mouths to feed or just want a tasty snack for work, these energy bites will hit the spot.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
One of my favourite things about this recipe is that almost all of these ingredients are pantry staples, so I can whip up a batch with a moment's notice.
- Dried Apricots
- Raw Cashews
- Medjool Dates
- Shredded Coconut
- Chia Seeds
- Vanilla Essence
- Salt
Recipe Tips:
- Mixing - If you find the mixture isn't combining well in the food processor, add a tablespoon or two of water and process again.
- Storing - Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Make Healthy Apricot Balls - Step by Step
To make these Apricot Coconut Energy Bites, simply...
- Mix the ingredients - Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined and a dough is formed.
- Roll into balls - Roll the mixture into small balls with your hands and place on a baking tray.
- Allow to set - Place baking tray in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the bites to set.
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- Coconut Date Balls
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- Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites
- Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles
- Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
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📋 RECIPE
Healthy Apricot Balls
These Healthy Apricot Energy Balls are great for snacking on-the-go or popping in lunchboxes for little ones. These energy bites have no processed sugar or fake ingredients and are ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Apricots
- 1 cup Raw Cashews
- ½ cup Medjool Dates, pitted
- ½ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1 tbsp. Chia Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined and dough-like. The mixture should hold together if you press it between your fingers. If it’s too loose, add a tablespoon or two of water to bind and process again. Continue until you achieve desired consistency.
- Roll the mixture into balls with damp hands and place onto a baking tray. Use approx. 1 tablespoon of mixture for each bite.
- Transfer tray to fridge for 30 minutes to set and then store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mixing - If you find the mixture isn't combining well in the food processor, add a tablespoon or two of water and process again.
- Storing - Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Inspiration - Recipe adapted from Happy Healthy Mama.
- Updates - First published May 17, 2017. Last Updated February 13, 2019. No changes to the recipe, just updated photos & recipe tips.
- Nutrition - Nutrition information is a rough estimate based on one energy bite.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20Amount Per Serving: Calories: 81Carbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
Yvonne rissmann says
Cassie I made these and they were delicious, thanks for sharing - about to make them again today.
Cassie says
Made my day Yvonne! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Amber says
These look awesome! Thanks for posting!
Cassie says
Thanks Amber 🙂
lydia says
I LOVE energy bites but I've never made them with apricot. These sound delicious and I'm making them later today!
Cassie says
Awesome Lydia! Let me know how they go!
Heather says
These look so good! My grandmother had an apricot tree when we were young so it's a fruit with favorite memories for me. I would love to make these for breakfast!
Cassie says
I'd love to have an apricot tree! It's beautiful how certain foods can remind us of loved ones and great memories!
Vera says
I HAD to pin this. These look so yummy and Im always looking for healthy snacks that boost my energy.
Cassie says
Thanks Vera! 🙂
CourtneyLynne says
Omg can we say yum?!? I just love energy bites!!! Never made them with coconut. I will have to give these a try!
Cassie says
Yum is definitely accepted! And I make a couple with coconut! so good!
Glenda says
Oh my gosh, these no bake apricot coconut energy bites look super delicious! I'm sure they are better than the store-bought muesli bars and taste better too. I need to try this recipe for sure.
Cassie says
Thanks Glenda! Hope you like them 🙂
Shoshana Sue says
Cassie I need you to be my next door neighbour or my best friend. Anything that will get me to pop in and eat your energy bites really. haha. I am trying these out!
Cassie says
Haha love it Shoshana!
Angela Bethea says
Yes that's true. It's kinda relaxing while you're baking or cooking. This no bake apricot coconut energy bites sounds appetizing. Love to try it!
Cassie says
They are so good Angela!
Karina says
Yum! My little boy would love these. He likes those Nature Valley granola bars, but he recently found out that they're partially genetically engineered and it infuriated him (and me) soooo much. He's upset that they used the word "nature" when it all doesn't come from nature, you know? He would love your little energy bites, I know it! Im
gonna save this for later to make with him during the week sometime. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Cassie says
Isn't it so frustrating Karina!! I hate it too! Hope he loves them! Let me know how you go 🙂
Brittany says
I find cooking and baking therapeutic as well. I've never made energy bites before but they sound and look delicious.
Cassie says
I'm glad I'm not the only one Brittany! They are definitely worth giving a try!
Jenny says
I've been wanting to try energy bites for years. I don't know why I haven't yet. Coconut is my favorite so I think I may just have to use this recipe and finally make some.
Cassie says
Jenny, a word of caution - once you start, you may not be able to stop 🙂
Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl) says
Yum! These energy bites look amazing
Cassie says
Thank you Pamela! They taste amazing too!
Amanda Love says
This is the kind of snack that I love making in the summer. No need to heat up the kitchen because this doesn't require baking! Awesome!
Cassie says
I feel you there Amanda! Nothing worse than an even hotter kitchen in summer!
Elizabeth O. says
This sounds amazing and it's also the perfect snack before or after a workout session. I love the fact that you don't have to bake it! So easy!
Cassie says
Thanks Elizabeth! Let me know if you give it a try!
Cindy Ingalls says
It's easy to have an addiction to energy bars. They are so tasty and pretty good for you. I love trying out new recipes because you never know what new flavor combos you will come up with.
Cassie says
It's so fun Cindy!
daniella says
I love a good no bake treat! These look easy to make too! Thanks for the creative recipe.
Cassie says
Thanks Daniella! 🙂
Sarah says
These sound yummy- definitely a quick and easy breakfast to bring on the go, too!
Cassie says
You're right Sarah! They'd be perfect to chomp on for breakfast if you were in a pinch!
Debra says
These sound like great flavors, I haven't ever made anything like this before but it looks wonderful!
Cassie says
So simple Debra and they go down a treat!
Terri says
Yummy! I have seen these all over pinterest, good for you! I know I want to make some. How did you make the balls so pretty?
Cassie says
Oh thank you Terri 🙂 I don't really have a special technique and most of the time think I'm doing a terrible job at keeping them uniform and pretty so I'm glad you think so! Probably my only advice would be to make sure the mixture is wet enough to stick together properly and roll roll roll!
Janel says
I've been wanting to try to make a recipe like this for quite some time. I like that all your ingredients are healthy and naturally gluten-free which makes it easier for me to make something like this. I've seen other recipes similar to this but they have oatmeal in them which is something I can't tolerate so I am very happy to see that your recipe does not contain Oats.
Cassie says
Looks like there was a reason I couldn't get the oatmeal ones quite right then Janel! So I could make this recipe for you! Hope you get to try them! So tasty!
Cass says
this recipe does what most can not! be healthy an quite Delicious - I am a lady all about her sweets and this give you the right balance! than you for sharing this
Cassie says
Thanks Cass! That's so sweet!
Robin Rue says
I love that these are no bake! I am ALL FOR anything that I don't have to turn the oven on for in the summer heat!!
Cassie says
I feel you there Robin!!
Lois says
This is a great recipe. With the apricots and grain, it is very healthy. But, for me, I will eat them like candy.
Cassie says
Thanks Lois - I do have to show a lot of self restraint when I have these on hand!
Lisa says
Wow can't wait to try this! Apricot is not normally a fruit I cook with so I am excited to try this!
Cassie says
So good Lisa!! You'll have to let me know how you go!
Jeni says
mmmm, I love anything coconut, and these would make a great work or workout snack!
Cassie says
Thanks Jeni 🙂 I can't stop eating them!
Cait Weingartner says
These look so tasty! I'm always eager to try new healthy and delicious snack recipes, so this one is definitely going to be tried in the very near future!
Cassie says
Awesome Cait! I can't wait to hear what you think of them! They are a must in my house at the moment!