Apple Tahini Oat Energy Bites
These plant-forward apple tahini no-bake energy bites are made with rolled oats, dried apple, tahini, and warm cinnamon–nutmeg spice. Cozy apple-pie vibes with everyday ingredients—perfect for grab-and-go fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup freeze-dried apples lightly crushed
- ½ cup packed pitted dates about 8 to 10
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 to 3 tablespoons water (As needed - add ½ to 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached)
Instructions
- Add oats and freeze-dried apples to a food processor; pulse until finely chopped with a little texture.
- Add dates, tahini, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flaxseed. Pulse until the mixture starts to clump. If it’s dry or crumbly, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse just until it holds together when pressed.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined plate. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
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TIPS: No need to pre-chop the apples or dates—the processor does the work. If your processor struggles or the dates are very firm, soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes and drain well. A pinch of fine sea salt brightens the flavors. Too sticky? Pulse in 1 to 2 tablespoons oats or flaxseed. Too dry? Add 1 teaspoon tahini or another 1 tablespoon water and pulse again.
VARIATIONS: Swap tahini with almond or peanut butter, or use half tahini/half nut butter for a milder sesame note. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or finely chopped walnuts/pecans. Boost protein with 1 to 2 tablespoons unflavored or vanilla protein powder (add a splash of water if the mix tightens). Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for extra warmth.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Keep chilled for quick snacks or pre-workout bites. Pair with a crisp apple for an afternoon pick-me-up, crumble over Greek yogurt for a speedy parfait, or enjoy with coffee or tea for a cozy, not-too-sweet treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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