Description
These Coconut Apricot Balls are a quick and wholesome no-bake snack that combines the natural sweetness of dried apricots with the rich flavor of coconut and almond meal. Perfect for a healthy energy boost, they’re easy to make in just 15 minutes and require minimal ingredients, making them an ideal treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons milk of choice
Optional
- Extra coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Base Mixture: Blitz the dried apricots, desiccated coconut, almond meal, coconut butter, honey, and sesame seeds in a food processor until the mixture is very fine and well combined.
- Add Milk: With the food processor running on low speed, slowly add 1 to 2 tablespoons of your preferred milk to the mixture to achieve a pliable, sticky consistency suitable for rolling.
- Form Balls: Scoop tablespoons of mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. If desired, roll the formed balls in extra desiccated coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Store: Place the coconut apricot balls into an airtight container and store them in the fridge where they will keep fresh for 2 to 3 weeks. They can also be frozen for extended storage.
- Enjoy and Share: Take a moment to enjoy your healthy snack and feel free to leave a comment and rating as feedback for this recipe.
Notes
- For coconut butter alternatives, you can use almond butter or cashew butter, though this will slightly change the flavor and texture.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly option.
- Milk of choice can be dairy milk or any plant-based milk such as almond, coconut, or oat milk.
- Rolling the balls in extra desiccated coconut is optional but adds a nice finishing touch and texture.
- This recipe requires no baking or cooking and is ideal for a quick no-cook healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
