Description
High Protein Apple Bites are a quick, no-bake snack packed with natural sweetness, protein, and fiber. These gluten-free, kid-friendly energy bites are perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or on-the-go healthy snacking. Easy, customizable, and ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup dried apples, chopped
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ½ cup pitted Medjool dates
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tablespoons protein powder
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or ginger
- Optional: unsweetened coconut flakes for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare Mixture: In a food processor, combine oats, dried apples, dates, and chia seeds. Pulse until crumbly. Add almond butter, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend until sticky.
- Shape Bites: Scoop 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into balls. For variety, coat with coconut flakes, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts.
- Chill: Place rolled bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container. Enjoy as a quick, healthy snack anytime.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats for a fully gluten-free snack.
- Add protein powder for an extra boost of nutrition.
- Keep hands damp while rolling to avoid sticking.
- Double the batch and freeze half for later.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or fewer dates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, No-Bake, Vegan
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: High Protein Apple Bites, Healthy Snack Recipes, Easy No-Bake Snacks, Gluten-Free Energy Bites, Vegan Apple Snacks