Cardamom Apricot Energy Bites - a super quick and easy three ingredient bite great for snacking, pre and post workout, or covered in chocolate for a decadent treat!
Fast Food Friday isn't always about big juicy awesome burgers like that one. Fast Food Friday is sometimes about exactly that - fast food. These little balls take literally minutes to make, roll, and enjoy.
I made a batch of these start to finish in the time it took my French press coffee to ... percolate? Yes, that. Sent half of them off to work with Jason, ate two with my coffee, and stored the rest in the fridge for snacks.
...and for a simple but impressive truffle (for a Halloween party, perhaps?), dip them in some melted dark chocolate:
Cardamom Apricot Energy Bites
YIELD: 20 -Â 25 pieces, depending on size
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
INGREDIENTS:
¾ cup raw cashews
1 cup dried apricots
2 - 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon water
INSTRUCTIONS:
In food processor, pulse cashews to a crumb.
Add apricots, cardamom, salt, and water - process to combine.
Using hands, roll pieces of dough into one inch balls.
Store in covered container in refrigerator, up to two weeks.
Happy Friday, Happy Weekend!Â
printable Cardamom Apricot Energy Bites recipe:
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
Cardamom Apricot Energy Bites
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Julia says
I love the combination you used in these bites! I love these for on-the-go snacks --the perfect pick me up!
Kristina Sloggett says
they really are, Julia - so easy and a perfect snack when you need one!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
This snack would be the perfect power booster for my son's swim team. We are always looking for healthy ways to get more energy into our swimmers and this looks delish!
Kristina Sloggett says
oh they'd love these - a few bites for each swimmer to give them that extra edge! 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
These remind me of little bite size cliff bars but a heck of a lot tastier! Love the combo of cardamom and apricots...yum!
Kristina Sloggett says
exactly! cardamom has always been one of my favorite flavors, and I think it works well with the apricot!
Adriana Martin says
The combination of the cardamom with the chocolate and the peach sounds so good I need one of those energy balls now
Ashley (QLCC) says
Yum! I love that these are apricot flavored!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
Oh yum, love energy bites! So delcious - great snack, great treat Pinning!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Debra!
Heather@TheSoulfulSpoon says
Now this is my kinda recipe! Delish! Cardamom os my absolute favorite spice aside from cinnamon. I have never paired it with apricots-great idea!:)
Kristina Sloggett says
the cardamom - apricot pairing works Heather, it really does! 🙂
Jenn says
Love these little bites! Apricots are so good!!
Kristina Sloggett says
we love them too!
Jen at sweetgreenkitchen.com says
Yum! These look so good, I think I may try making them with a little dried ginger. and the chocolate dip is a must!
Kristina Sloggett says
agreed on the chocolate dip! and yes, like a crystallized ginger, maybe? yum - I like the way you think, Jen!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That chocolate dipping action is a must 😉
Kristina Sloggett says
right? 😉