Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls – Perfect for that afternoon energy dip!

Why oh why does sugar rule me so.

I want it.
Chocolate, bread, cake, more chocolate, maybe some jelly tots and then a little more chocolate.

If somebody could invent some kind of virtual reality gadget that could make celery and carrot sticks feel like I was eating chocolate and jelly tots I’d be most grateful.

So even though I’ve created these healthier energy balls, I couldn’t resist the addition of a little chocolate!

I’ve been trying hard to maintain my exercise and healthier eating since I reached my target weight, but it’s certainly harder now that I haven’t got my personal trainer coming round with her scales every week.

I’m still going to her weekly group fitness class – which is helping me to be a little more mindful of what I’m eating during the week. But I’ve had a few hiccups here and there.

These energy balls are my way of getting a healthier snack that satisfies that sugar craving, without reaching for the biscuit tin.

They’re sweet and squidgy with a little hint of crunch from the chia seeds and coconut.

I’ve been having one or two before a workout – which really helps get me through to the end with bags of energy.

Do you have any energy boosting food/snack ideas?

I need all the help I can get to keep me on track!!

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe:

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Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls - A healthier way to combat that afternoon energy dip!

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: British

Servings: 32 balls

Calories: 66 kcal

Author: Nicky @ Kitchensanctuary.com

Ingredients

• 110 g cashew nuts
• 50 g rolled oats (check they're certified gluten free if needed)
• 90 g white chocolate chips (check they're certified gluten free if needed)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g dried apricots
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 6 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

UK (metric) - **Convert to US Measures**

Instructions

1. Place the cashew nuts in a food processor and pulse until you get fine crumbs - about 30 seconds (don't over-pulse or they'll start to get oily).
2. Add the oats, half of the white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, dried apricots, and salt. Pulse again until the mixture combines and just starts to clump together.
3. Add the remaining chocolate chips and the chia seeds and mix with a spoon.
4. Place the shredded coconut on a plate.
5. Scoop out a heaped teaspoon of the apricot mixture, then squash and roll into a ball in your hands. Roll in the coconut and place on a plate or tray. Repeat until all of the mixture is used.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional Information is per energy ball

Nutrition Facts

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 22mg 1%

Potassium 118mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 5g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 4.5%

Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 1.4%

Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.