Talk about healthy and guilt-free... These Apricot Power Balls are Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly AND Nut-Free!
Hi all! Lexi here. I am so thrilled to be here today guest posting for Lauren while she rests up!
A little about me: I write the food blog Lexi's Clean Kitchen, a healthy website sharing gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free recipes-- without compromising any of the flavor! I changed my diet over 3 years ago after way too long of suffering with stomach issues, skin issues, and other ailments. I eat a clean diet full of real food, without any of the limitations, and I feel awesome!
Today I want to chat quickly about SNACKING!
While I personally try to eat meals that fill me up and give me fuel for the day to avoid snacking, sometimes you just need a bite of something delicious to get you through the day!
These bites are not only delicious, but they are packed with good-for-you ingredients to give you an energy boost! Plus, they are nut-free, so you can pack them in those school lunch boxes!
Apricot Power Bites
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup dried apricot
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey use maple syrup for vegan option
- Small pinch fine sea salt
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips use for vegan chocolate chips for vegan option
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate melted and drizzle if desired
Instructions
- Combine coconut, chia seeds, sunflower seeds in your food processor and pulse until ground.
- Add in apricots and honey and pulse until sticky.
- Taste and adjust sweetness based on how sweet you want the bites.
- If adding chocolate chips, add so now.
- Using the palms of your hands, roll into balls and refrigerate until serving.
- If adding chocolate drizzle, melt chocolate, drizzle, and refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
- Store in refrigerator for one week and enjoy!
Any questions? Leave them below and I'll answer them for you! Also, come say hi on my blog and social channels 🙂
About Lexi:
Lexi is the healthy food blogger behind the popular blog Lexi's Clean Kitchen! Her recipes are made with whole foods and are free of gluten, grains, refined sugar, and dairy.
Find her on her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat: Lexiscleankitch
Stay tuned for details on the release of her first cookbook, out later this year!
Thank you so much Lexi!
Rose | The Clean Dish
I have every single ingredient in my pantry and I am so going to make these bad boys! I love Lexi's recipes so I know this is going to be great 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
How delicious! I love apricots and try to fit them in almost anywhere 🙂
lauren.kelly
Me too Brandy! 🙂
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
I'll bet these are sweet, chewy and totally delicious. Filling too because of the chia seeds. I would totally eat one or two for a power breakfast!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
Those sound tasty -- will have to try them!
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic
LOVE that these power bites don't contain nuts! We'll be trying these little bites very soon.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
These sound awesome! So quick to put together and such a yummy flavor combination. I'll need to whip up a batch with my kids, they'd have a blast helping me with these!
The Food Hunter
they sound delicious for post work out!
Lora @savoringitaly
I just picked up some more dried apricots today at the market. And these power bites look like something I need to make first thing tomorrow! It will be hard to save them for just me!
Stephanie
These sound awesome! I need to make them!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I'm all about snacking so this is perfect for me! I try to keep them healthy when I can 🙂
lauren.kelly
We all try, Ashley 🙂
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Lexi--thanks for sharing this tasty treat with Lauren. I am sure these little bites will help her feel better 🙂
lauren.kelly
Yes, they do Kristen! I love apricots!
Marshie Boswell
I've been looking for a grab n go post workout snack. I think these will do the trick!
lauren.kelly
Yes, perfect for post workout, Marshie!
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Love apricots and even more in love that you made these tree nut free, thank you! Pinning!
lauren.kelly
I love apricots too Brenda!
Beverly
Hmmm. NO cooking? Seems it is made into balls & simply refrigerated. Can you confirm this please. Sincerely, Beverly (wanting to share at the senior center's Tuesday night music)!
lauren.kelly
Hi Beverly! Yes, just roll the processed ingredients up and refrigerate! I hope everyone likes them, come back and let us know 🙂