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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Jump to recipeOur series,Hormones & Our Health: How What You Eat May Affect How They Work, explores the vast role hormones play in the body and the diet and lifestyle factors that help them function as they should.These Apple Pie Energy Balls are the perfect snack to help you fight that familiar midday fatigue. When that afternoon energy slump hits, it’s natural to crave something sweet. However, eating lots of sugar all at once can cause too much insulin (the hormone responsible for scooping up and utilizing energy from food) to be released. So while you may feel an energy boost at first, that excess insulin will quickly cause your blood sugar—and energy levels—to plummet.Andrea MathisRather, go for a snack that will give you a steady stream of energy, like these Apple Pie Energy Balls, which have high-fiber oats, healthy fats and a touch of natural sweetness from dates.So, whether you’re looking to improve your snack routine or are simply a lover of apple pie, fuel your body with this delightful snack. Enjoy them for a naturally sweet, healthy snack or as an after-dinner treat.
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Our series,Hormones & Our Health: How What You Eat May Affect How They Work, explores the vast role hormones play in the body and the diet and lifestyle factors that help them function as they should.These Apple Pie Energy Balls are the perfect snack to help you fight that familiar midday fatigue. When that afternoon energy slump hits, it’s natural to crave something sweet. However, eating lots of sugar all at once can cause too much insulin (the hormone responsible for scooping up and utilizing energy from food) to be released. So while you may feel an energy boost at first, that excess insulin will quickly cause your blood sugar—and energy levels—to plummet.Andrea MathisRather, go for a snack that will give you a steady stream of energy, like these Apple Pie Energy Balls, which have high-fiber oats, healthy fats and a touch of natural sweetness from dates.So, whether you’re looking to improve your snack routine or are simply a lover of apple pie, fuel your body with this delightful snack. Enjoy them for a naturally sweet, healthy snack or as an after-dinner treat.
Our series,Hormones & Our Health: How What You Eat May Affect How They Work, explores the vast role hormones play in the body and the diet and lifestyle factors that help them function as they should.
These Apple Pie Energy Balls are the perfect snack to help you fight that familiar midday fatigue. When that afternoon energy slump hits, it’s natural to crave something sweet. However, eating lots of sugar all at once can cause too much insulin (the hormone responsible for scooping up and utilizing energy from food) to be released. So while you may feel an energy boost at first, that excess insulin will quickly cause your blood sugar—and energy levels—to plummet.
Andrea Mathis
Rather, go for a snack that will give you a steady stream of energy, like these Apple Pie Energy Balls, which have high-fiber oats, healthy fats and a touch of natural sweetness from dates.
So, whether you’re looking to improve your snack routine or are simply a lover of apple pie, fuel your body with this delightful snack. Enjoy them for a naturally sweet, healthy snack or as an after-dinner treat.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾cupMedjool dates, pitted and chopped½cuprolled oats½cupchopped dried apples½cupunsweetened almond butter¼cupchopped pecans, toasted1tablespoonground cinnamon
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Ingredients
¾cupMedjool dates, pitted and chopped
½cuprolled oats
½cupchopped dried apples
½cupunsweetened almond butter
¼cupchopped pecans, toasted
1tablespoonground cinnamon
DirectionsSoak ¾ cup dates in a small bowl of hot water until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.Combine ½ cup oats, ½ cup dried apples, ½ cup almond butter, ¼ cup pecans, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and the soaked dates in a food processor; process until very finely chopped.Roll the mixture into 12 balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 week.Andrea MathisTo make aheadRefrigerate airtight for up to 1 week.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021; updated September 2022
Directions
Soak ¾ cup dates in a small bowl of hot water until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.Combine ½ cup oats, ½ cup dried apples, ½ cup almond butter, ¼ cup pecans, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and the soaked dates in a food processor; process until very finely chopped.Roll the mixture into 12 balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 week.Andrea MathisTo make aheadRefrigerate airtight for up to 1 week.
Soak ¾ cup dates in a small bowl of hot water until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
Combine ½ cup oats, ½ cup dried apples, ½ cup almond butter, ¼ cup pecans, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and the soaked dates in a food processor; process until very finely chopped.
Roll the mixture into 12 balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 week.
To make ahead
Refrigerate airtight for up to 1 week.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021; updated September 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)260Calories16gFat29gCarbs6gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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