No-Bake Salted Maple Apple Energy Balls Recipe Tastes Like Dessert Snacks Fruit Desserts Low Sodium Recipes

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This easy no-bake salted maple apple energy balls recipe is full of healthy, wholesome ingredients like oats, hemp seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon and, of course, apples. The balls take minutes to mix up, don't require an oven and taste absolutely amazing. Store the sweet apple energy balls in the refrigerator for when you need a healthy snack.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour to chill 
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup nut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup Opal Apples, peel, cored and chopped

Recipe Notes

• Use whatever kind of nut butter you like.

• If you can't find Opal Apples, use your favorite apple.

• Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Here's how to make it: 

1. Stir the salt and maple syrup together and set aside.
2. Place all ingredients in a bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix until all the ingredients come together.
3. Use a small ice cream scoop to form balls and place on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Photos: Opal Apples

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