Vanilla Apricot Energy Bites – five flavorful ingredients make these protein energy bites quick and easy to make! Fuel for your workout or a tasty treat to get you through the afternoon.
Do y’all read The New Yorker?
I will admit to sometimes having an irrational fear of the earthquake that is expected to happen in the Pacific Northwest. We are told it is a certainty, that we are overdue for an epic quake in the devastating 8.5 to 9.0 range.
I sometimes feel my eccentricity is reaching Howard Hughes levels, as Jason and I have talked about moving.
Away.
Out of state.
In all fairness to my eccentricity, we have talked about moving before. The recent quake talk has revived the conversation.
What helps me sleep at night, aside from my Rescue Remedy Sleep, is that I am getting prepared.
…and I can tell you it is fairly inexpensive to make up a kit that has some basics as well as a few fancy tools that will help in these kind of circumstances. Gathering things from around the house and adding to substantial emergency kits we already have – pet supplies, extra socks, several rolls of duct tape, my hand crank flashlight Dad gave me – and picking up a few new items, I was able to spend less than $120.00.
OPB also has a basic exercise in what to expect by zip code – the impact and the aftermath. This gives some realism to my anticipation, and a basic guide in how much water and food to have on hand, per person.
this is my list:
canned and dry food (almond butter!), pet food and supplies
water, one gallon per person per day (add pets water also)
water filtration system (LifeStraw), iodine tablets, bleach
manual can opener
basic medications, first aid kit
hand crank radio (beacon/flashlight, radio, phone charger)
flashlights and extra batteries
duct tape (seal openings, repair), garbage bags and ties
wrench, pliers, folding knife (my ‘best of’ research brought me my new multipurpose tool)
gloves, working and medical, masks
fire starter, lighter, windproof, waterproof matches
clothes (breathable and durable, winter clothes, coats), socks (multiple pair), walking shoes
important documents (insurance, birth certificates, passports, contact list, maps)
hygiene products
Just a start. We have several friends we have had this preparation conversation with lately, so if my basic information here helps anyone, well, all the better.
If we find ourselves without power, I can still make any of my many no bake energy / protein bars, balls, bites. These Vanilla Apricot Energy Bites are my current favorite, and they can be yours inside of 10 minutes.
Warming vanilla and bright apricot are the stars here. With five ingredients total, you may have everything you need to make these already. These are all considered staples in my kitchen.
Vanilla Apricot Energy Bites
YIELD: 12-15 one-inch balls
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup sunflower seed butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, extra for rolling
1/2 cup raw cashews, pulsed fine
3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped small
INSTRUCTIONS:
In large bowl, combine sunflower seed butter and maple syrup, stir until smooth.
Add cashews to blender, blend until they are half powder, half small pieces. Add cashew pieces / powder to sunflower mixture, do not stir.
Add apricots to blender, blend into small pieces. Add apricots and protein powder to cashews and sunflower, fold together until completely incorporated (after a couple turns of the spatula, I use my hands).
Roll into bite size balls, 3/4 to one inch in size. Add 1-2 tablespoons protein powder to a plate, roll each ball through powder to minimize stickiness.
My stockpiles of protein powder, cashews, and dried fruit will serve me well if (God forbid) something happens.
printable recipe:
- ⅓ cup sunflower seed butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder, extra for rolling
- ½ cup raw cashews, pulsed fine
- ¾ cup dried apricots, chopped small
- In large bowl, combine sunflower seed butter and maple syrup, stir until smooth.
- Add cashews to blender, blend until they are half powder, half small pieces. Add cashew pieces / powder to sunflower mixture, do not stir.
- Add apricots to blender, blend into small pieces. Add apricots and protein powder to cashews and sunflower, fold together until completely incorporated (after a couple turns of the spatula, I use my hands).
- Roll into bite size balls, ¾ to one inch in size. Add 1-2 tablespoons protein powder to a plate, roll each ball through powder to minimize stickiness.
Marine says
Apricots are one of my favorites. What a tasty way to get energized!
Julie Hasson says
Thank you so much for sharing your earthquake preparedness list Kristina! I have been pretty lazy getting one together, especially after years of living in LA and experiencing regular earthquakes. I will use your list as my guide!
The apricot bites look so good! I can’t wait to give them a try soon.
xoxo Julie
Kristina Sloggett says
very happy my list can help you, Julie! once I prepared, I definitely felt more at ease. some of it may be overkill, but you never do know (I am hoping those that say it won’t be as bad as predicted).
and these bites! I made another batch last night, we are loving them. cheers Julie – have a great weekend (hope you are enjoying this rain!).
Sabrina says
I LOVE apricots. These look like such delicious energy bites!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Sabrina! I love apricots too, I always have dried ones on hand…
Sara says
We also live in earthquake country, you can never be too prepared! These energy bites look great, I think my kids would love them too.
Kristina Sloggett says
yep, Sara – I felt a bit more at ease once I was prepared. had to find room for all the extra water, ha, but I feel better. 😉
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Dried apricots were my favorite snack when I grew up in … Portland. Oddly enough, I have barely eaten them since I moved away so many years ago! From a young age, they were talking about the long overdue, “epic” quake. The chatter picked up in the 80’s after the big SF quake.
Kristina Sloggett says
that’s right, I always forget you lived in Oregon. and yes, they have been talking about “the big one” in the PNW for years, I suppose we can blame social media on the fact that when the topic comes up now, you just cannot get away from it!
Kelley says
This delicious energy bites remind me of apricot shortbread cookies my mom makes during the holidays, but your’s are so much healthier and I can eat them for breakfast 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, breakfast! but apricot shortbread? THAT sounds good too, shortbread is one of my favorites.
Amy Basso | Amy's Apron says
What a nice change up from all of the chocolate energy bite recipes out there! YUM!
Kristina Sloggett says
indeed! I love chocolate, but these have a bright flavor that is nice too!
Kathy Hester says
These sounds delicious and I think I’ll make them my new food to snack on while I’m obsessing ; )
Kristina Sloggett says
awesome, Kathy – enjoy!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Just pinned. These sound fantastic. I never think to pick up dried apricots (or much dried fruit to be honest). And do you like the rescue remedy? We have tried the dog calming formula for Heath in the past (made sure it was the one specific for pets), but never tried any myself.
Kristina Sloggett says
I always have dried apricots around, an easy snack that’s usually in my handbag! I love using them in recipes like this – such bright flavor.
We used to use a Rescue Remedy with Basil – he was such a sensitive soul – and I LOVE the Rescue Remedies for myself! I will use the SLEEP spray when I cannot sleep, works well! I use the regular Rescue Remedy on flights… or anywhere I need calming 😉