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Healthy Apple Pie Energy Bites

© Amy's Healthy Baking
Yields: 30 energy bites (6 servings)
This healthy snack tastes like the classic dessert, and it’s so easy to make! The energy bites will keep for at least five days (if not longer!) if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Ingredients 

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the applesauce, milk, stevia, and cinnamon. Carefully pour in the protein powder and oats, and stir until completely incorporated. Gently fold in the baked apples.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
  • Working with a small amount of the mixture at a time, shape into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet. (The mixture doesn’t always roll very easily, so I recommend squishing it into a spherical shape instead!) Repeat with the remaining mixture. Transfer the energy bites to an airtight container, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

IMPORTANT PROTEIN POWDER NOTES – READ BEFORE BEGINNING: This recipe was specifically designed for the plant-based protein powder listed in the Ingredients list. I buy it here. Most protein powders behave differently, especially when it comes to absorbing moisture. If you substitute a different plant-based protein powder, you may need to add more protein powder if the dough is too wet OR more milk if the dough is too dry. (See my Protein Powder FAQ Page for more information.)
 
Do NOT substitute whey-based protein powder; the mixture will be too sticky to roll into balls.
 
IMPORTANT FLAVOR NOTES – READ BEFORE BEGINNING: For sweeter bites, increase the liquid stevia by an additional ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon. For a stronger apple flavor, increase the baked apple chips to 6 tablespoons (22g).
 
OAT ALTERNATIVES: Instant oats are also called "quick cooking" and "one-minute" oats. They're smaller and thinner than old-fashioned rolled oats, and they only contain one ingredient (oats!). I prefer instant oats because they’re smaller and hold together the mixture slightly better.
 
Old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if necessary) may be substituted for the instant oats. Do not substitute steel-cut oats.
 
MILK ALTERNATIVES: Any milk may be substituted for the unsweetened cashew milk.
 
LIQUID STEVIA NOTES + ALTERNATIVES: I highly recommend using the liquid stevia, if at all possible! I buy it here because that's the best price I've found. (You’ll use it in all of these recipes of mine too!) Many stevia brands and products have different sweetness levels, so they're not necessarily 1-for-1 substitutes for each other. If substituting a different stevia product, you may need to adjust the amount accordingly.
 
However, if you'd prefer not to use stevia, then you're welcome to try substituting your preferred sweetener instead. However, you will most likely need to adjust the amount of protein powder if the dough is too wet -OR- add more milk if the mixture is too dry. You’ll need the equivalent of 2-3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. 
 
APPLE NOTES: These are the baked apple chips that I used, and I found them at my local grocery store. Regular dried apples or freeze-dried apples may be substituted. Cut them to be no larger than miniature chocolate chips to ensure the bites hold together!
 
HOW TO STORE: Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for at least five days, if not longer!
 
For more tips and answers to all other questions, including substitutions, see my Protein Powder Recipes: Tips & FAQ Page.
 
{gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, clean eating, low fat, low sugar, lower carb, high protein}
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