Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls – perfect for that afternoon energy dip
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- Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe
Why does sugar have such a hold on me?
I crave chocolate, cake, bread — and then more chocolate. If only there were a way to make carrot sticks feel like candy, I’d be grateful.
So I made these healthier energy balls, but I couldn’t resist adding a little white chocolate.
Since reaching my target weight I’ve worked to keep up exercise and better eating habits. Without weekly weigh-ins from my trainer it’s trickier, but I still attend her group fitness class, which helps me stay mindful. I’ve had a few slip-ups, though.
These energy balls are my go-to snack when I want something sweeter but healthier than biscuits.
They’re sweet and squidgy with a little crunch from chia seeds and shredded coconut. I often have one or two before a workout — they really help me power through the session.
Do you have any energy-boosting snack ideas? I’m always keen for suggestions to stay on track.
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Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls
15 minutes
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 110 g cashew nuts
- 50 g rolled oats (check they’re certified gluten free if needed)
- 90 g white chocolate chips (check they’re certified gluten free if needed)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g dried apricots
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 6 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
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Put the cashew nuts into a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs — about 30 seconds. Be careful not to over-process or they’ll release oil.
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Add the oats, half the white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, dried apricots and salt. Pulse again until the mixture comes together and just begins to clump.
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Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and the chia seeds with a spoon.
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Spread the shredded coconut on a plate.
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Scoop a heaped teaspoon of the apricot mixture, press and roll into a ball between your palms, then roll in the coconut. Place on a tray and repeat until all the mixture is used.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
This recipe was first posted in July 2016 and has been updated for housekeeping.
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