Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls

A quick and easy healthy snack for school, with a taste reminiscent of homemade apple pie. With only just 5 healthy and organic ingredients, they are ready in minutes!

Ingredients

• 1/2 fl. dates seedless
• 1 fl. dried apples (soft-chewed, not chips)
• 1/2 fl. dried apple chips
• 1/2 fl. oat flakes
• 1-2 tbsp. apple cream (optional for more flavor)
• 1/2 tsp. grated Ceylon cinnamon

Method

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender until a thick paste is formed. You may need to stop the mixer a few times and push the mixture down with a spatula.
2. After the thick paste is created with the mixture, take about a tablespoon of the mixture and make the energy balls. If you want smaller Energy ball bites, then use about 1/4 teaspoon for each ball.
3. We keep them in the fridge to make them firmer.

Nutritional and caloric value

Dried dates are the "key" to making sticky energy balls and give a sweet taste like caramel without added sugar. They contain natural sugars, mainly fructose and glucose, which makes them a rich source of energy, ideal for children.

Apples are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and fight viruses, especially now with the new school year.

Finally, oats are rich in vitamins of the B complex as well as vitamin E which also contribute to strengthening the immune system of children. It contains selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants due to its high content of carotenoids and polyphenols.

The suggested serving size for a school snack:

• 2-3 energy balls + 1 handful of dry unsalted nuts or
• 2-3 energy balls + 1 fruit or organic fruit juice
  *1 energy ball yields approximately 47 calories

Alternative healthy snacks for school:

• Whole wheat tortilla with cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce
• Bagel + 1 fruit
• Assortment of cut fruits and nuts
• Wholemeal tortilla roll with almond butter + banana

Enjoy!