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

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

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8 servings

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:8 servings

Servings:

8 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

ingredients for making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cuppitteddates1 1/4cupsold-fashioned rolled oats3/4cupchoppeddried apples1/2cupunsweetened applesauce1/3cupunsalted, unsweetened smooth peanut butter1/3cupchopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)1/2teaspoonpumpkin pie spice, plus more for dusting1/2teaspoonvanilla extract

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Ingredients

1cuppitteddates

1 1/4cupsold-fashioned rolled oats

3/4cupchoppeddried apples

1/2cupunsweetened applesauce

1/3cupunsalted, unsweetened smooth peanut butter

1/3cupchopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)

1/2teaspoonpumpkin pie spice, plus more for dusting

1/2teaspoonvanilla extract

DirectionsPlace dates in a small bowl; cover with hot water and let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyPulse dates in a food processor until a coarse paste forms, about 4 (2-second) pulses.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyAdd oats, dried apples, applesauce, peanut butter, walnuts, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture comes together and clumps, about 10 (2-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyRoll the mixture into 16 balls (about 2½ tablespoons each). Very lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 20 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.TipTo toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.Nutrition InformationServing Size: 2 ballsCalories 246, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Total Sugars 20g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 39mg, Potassium 231mgEatingWell.com, November 2023

Directions

Place dates in a small bowl; cover with hot water and let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyPulse dates in a food processor until a coarse paste forms, about 4 (2-second) pulses.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyAdd oats, dried apples, applesauce, peanut butter, walnuts, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture comes together and clumps, about 10 (2-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyRoll the mixture into 16 balls (about 2½ tablespoons each). Very lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 20 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.TipTo toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.Nutrition InformationServing Size: 2 ballsCalories 246, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Total Sugars 20g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 39mg, Potassium 231mg

Place dates in a small bowl; cover with hot water and let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Add oats, dried apples, applesauce, peanut butter, walnuts, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture comes together and clumps, about 10 (2-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Roll the mixture into 16 balls (about 2½ tablespoons each). Very lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 20 minutes.

a step in making the Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

To make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

TipTo toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Tip

To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition InformationServing Size: 2 ballsCalories 246, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Total Sugars 20g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 39mg, Potassium 231mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 ballsCalories 246, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Total Sugars 20g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 39mg, Potassium 231mg

Serving Size: 2 balls

Calories 246, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Total Sugars 20g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 39mg, Potassium 231mg

EatingWell.com, November 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)225Calories10gFat33gCarbs6gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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