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Lil’ Apple Bites

A kid friendly recipe featuring pea butter.
Pulses Peas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 24 bites

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite Calories: 79 Total Fat: 3 g Carbohydrate: 12 g Fibre: 2 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 2 g Sodium: 1 mg Potassium: 74 mg Iron: 1 mg

Ingredients

  • 3 Granny Smith apples unpeeled & grated
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted prunes about 8 prunes
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water
  • 2 cups (500 mL) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) pea butter
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, microwave grated apple for 90 seconds on high. Set aside to cool.
  • Soak pitted prunes in the hot water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Purée soaked prunes in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add puréed prunes, rolled oats, pea butter, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg to bowl with cooked apples. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Roll into 24 bites. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.

tips

  • Cool dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes after mixing. This will make it a little easier for little hands to roll!

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