‘Tis the season for all things APPLE! Apples are such a delicious and nutritious fruit to eat. This recipe combines apples with nut butter, oats, seeds, spice… everything nice. These easy Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls will be your go to Fall snack.

If you love Harvest recipes like this, you’ll love my Autumn Quinoa Salad.

Apple Cinnamon Energy Ball Ingredients

Apples

Crisp, sweet, tart, AND good for you! Apples are where it’s at. Eat them whole, in baked goods, sauteed, in apple sauce, cubed up in a salad… so many options!

According to 8 Impressive Health Benefits of Apples, written by Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA and Kerri-Ann Jennings, MS, RD for Healthline.com, apples are full of nutritious properties.

• High in Vitamin C
• Contains Antioxidants like Vitamin E
• Lowers Cholesterol
• High in Fiber

Grating the apple ensures there will be apple bits all through out these energy balls.

If you like apples, you’ll love my Apple Turkey Wrap with Cream Cheese.

Oats

Oats are a whole grain, making it a good source for carbs and fiber.

Nut Butter

Healthy fat helps hold these energy balls together. Besides being tasty, they also contain:

• Protein – helps your body repair and make new cells
• Fiber – improves digestive health
• Vitamins & Minerals – boosts the immune system, helps your body grow & work properly

Choose peanut, almond, sunflower or pecan butter for these apple cinnamon energy balls.

If you like this recipe, you’ll love Green Chili Crustless Quiche. They can be made in muffin cups for a grab and go breakfast.

Honey

Nature’s sweetener, raw honey is a better alternative to white sugar for many reasons. According to 8 Raw Honey Benefits to Health, an article by By Rena Goldman and Catherine Clark at Healthline.com:

“Most of the honey you find in grocery stores is pasteurized. The high heat kills unwanted yeast, can improve the color and texture, removes any crystallization, and extends the shelf life. However, many of the beneficial nutrients are also destroyed in the process.”

Rena Goldman and Catherine Clark at Healthline.com

Opt for the raw version of honey for these health benefits:

• Good source of Antioxidant
• Aids in Digestion
• Contains Amino Acids & Enzymes
• Soothes a Sour Throat.

Seeds & Nuts

A little texture makes an energy ball. Nuts and seeds add that crunch. There are so many nuts and seeds that go with apples:

• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Almonds
• Pistachios
• Chia Seeds
• Hemp Seeds
• Flax Seeds

In this apple cinnamon energy ball recipe I use walnuts, hemp seeds, and flax seeds. However, choose whichever nuts and seeds you like, or have on hand.

Spices

Cinnamon and apples goes together like Johnny & June. In these balls you will find cinnamon and ginger. Nutmeg and clove are also excellent with apples.

If you like the peanut butter and apple combo, try my Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies.

Need an easy and tangy appetizer, try my Bite-Size Goat Cheese Balls.

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls

These balls are such an easy snacks to make. They generally take 15 minutes.

1. Start by whisking together the dry ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
2. Whisk together the nut butter, honey, and vanilla, in a medium bowl.
3. Grate apple over a tea towel, gather corners of towel and wring out the juice of the apple in a small bowl, discard or use later.
4. Mix grated apple into wet ingredients. This prevents browning.
5. Stir together wet and dry ingredients until combined.
6. Roll into balls, refrigerate, and enjoy!

Getting the Juice Out

The best part of wringing out the juice from fruits and veggies are the cocktails (or mocktails). Pair that fresh apple juice with an ounce of bourbon and cranberry seltzer water.

I use this squeezing method for cucumbers in tzatziki that goes with my Chicken Burgers in Pita Pockets recipe. Cucumber juice is delicious with gin or vodka. I like to mix in some seltzer water too.

If you like this full of flavor recipe, you’ll love my Spinach Salad with Easy Pesto Dressing. This spinach salad pairs great with Artichoke Chicken.

More Energy Ball Recipes

Classic Peanut Butter

Lemon Blueberry Energy Balls

Pumpkin Energy Balls

And if you need more chocolate in your life, try these Fudgy Brownie Bites.

Thanks for reading along. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. If you would like more healthy recipes like this one sent right to your inbox, sign up for my Recipe Drops. They’re always FREE.