These energy balls marry two of falls best flavors: apples and pumpkin pie spice.

you’ve got the option to substitute the applesauce with apple butter for a stronger apple flavor.

Dont confuse dried apples with apple chips!

a recipe photo of the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Apple chips have a crisp texture that will make the energy balls too crunchy.

Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Pulse dates in a food processor until a coarse paste forms, about 4 (2-second) pulses.

ingredients for making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Add oats, dried apples, applesauce, peanut butter, walnuts, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla.

Roll the mixture into 16 balls (about 212 tablespoons each).

Very lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, if desired.

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 20 minutes.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

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a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely