Lil’ Apple Bites
A kid friendly recipe that's great for snacking any time of day!
Servings 24 bites
Calories 79
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, or other nut/seed 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
Instructions
- 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 (or nut/seed) 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.
Notes
Cool dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes after mixing. This will make it a little easier for little hands to roll!
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1bite | Calories: 79 | Total Fat: 3g | Carbohydrate: 12g | Fibre: 2g | Sugars: 4g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg