Dates are delicious natural sweeteners, but theyre not the only food that can bind together an energy ball.
Make a batch of these energy balls that are sweetened with otherdried fruitslike apricots, currants and raisins.
They also feature satisfying nut andseed buttersto help keep these tasty bites intact, while adding some staying power.
Photo: Jamie Vespa
And the best part?
They take only 15 minutes from start to finish.
To really emulate a sticky bun, we added a caramel pecan topping for a nice extra crunch.
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
you might substitute any nut butter for the cashew butter if you prefer.
The cacao is a bit more bitter than chocolate, but the maple syrup helps tame it.
Almond butter and chia seeds provide protein to make these bites substantial snacks to fuel your body.
Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift.
Dried apricots and honey hold together the coconut and oats, while ginger and tahini deepen the sweet flavors.
Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal.
Jamie Vespa
Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike.
But luckily, these energy bites check every box!
Feel free to swap in other nuts and nut or seed butters.
These portable snacks mix in sunflower butter for plenty of protein.
They’re ready in just 25 minutes and can be stored in your freezer for easy snacking.
They’re easily customizable by changing up the dried fruit and nuts.
Jacob Fox
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