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:

5 from 2 votes

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls - A healthier way to combat that afternoon energy dip!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 32 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: British

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: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Comments

  1. Jenny says:

    5 stars
    Delicious – a good little recipe

  2. TC says:

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

  3. VitaliyaN says:

    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

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      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.

  4. Patricia says:

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

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

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

  5. Leslie says:

    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!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

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