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    Home > Cakes, Desserts & Treats

    Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

    Published: Jul 4, 2016 · Modified: Feb 9, 2018 by Nicky Corbishley

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

    Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls - A healthier way to combat 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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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:

    Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls - A healthier way to combat that afternoon energy dip!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine British
    Servings 32 balls
    Calories 66 kcal

    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)
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
    • 200 g dried apricots
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp chia seeds
    • 6 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • 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).
    • 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.
    • Add the remaining chocolate chips and the chia seeds and mix with a spoon.
    • Place the shredded coconut on a plate.
    • 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.

    ✎ Notes

    Nutritional Information is per energy ball

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.5mg
    Keywords Any Time Of the year, Breakfast Recipe Ideas, energizing, Healthier
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    Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls - A healthier way to combat that afternoon energy dip!

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    1. Jenny says

      May 31, 2020 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Delicious - a good little recipe

      Reply
    2. TC says

      August 30, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these using various different dried fruits and it's such a fab recipe. Great little treat after the gym.

      Reply
    3. VitaliyaN says

      July 23, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      These feel like being ultimately delicious! But as for the white chocolate.. I'm not a chocolate lover. Can it be substituted with, say, dates? Or something else

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        August 01, 2016 at 7:50 pm

        Absolutely! I've got a sweet tooth, so I love the little chunks of chocolate, but pieces of date, or even dried cranberries would be great.

        Reply
    4. Patricia says

      July 15, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Do you bake them after you've formed the balls? Did I miss that?

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        July 15, 2016 at 4:03 pm

        Hi Patricia,
        No baking required - these are eaten raw - which means they're lovely and chewy 🙂

        Reply
    5. Leslie says

      July 04, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      These look yummy!! I could have a few for breakfast and a few around 3 to get through the other 3 1/2 hours of work. I'm allergic to coconut but everything else looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        July 11, 2016 at 6:52 pm

        Thanks Leslia, yes, they're a great energy booster. Satisfies that snacky-hunger without sending me to sleep 🙂

        Reply

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