These tasty energy bites made with dates and apricots are a yummy and healthy snack, great for when you’re busy or want a nutritious treat. Filled with pumpkin seeds, walnuts, dates, and apricots, they are a good source of energy and nutrients. The touch of orange peel gives a fresh taste, and the sesame seed covering adds a nice crispy texture.

Time to get ready.

Time needed to prepare: 20 minutes

Time to freeze: 2 hours

Total Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes

List of items needed to make a recipe.

50 grams of pumpkin seeds

75 grams of walnuts

110 grams of dates

75 grams of dried apricots

Grated peel of 1 orange

20 grams of sesame seeds

Instructions

Get the seeds and nuts ready.

Cook the pumpkin seeds in a pan on medium heat until they are lightly browned. Let it cool down.

In the same pan, cook the walnuts until they smell good and turn slightly brown. Allow them to cool down and then cut them into small pieces.

Get the dates and apricots ready.

Put the dates in water for 15 minutes to make them softer. Take out the pits from the dates and cut them into small pieces.

Cut the dried apricots into small pieces.

Mix the ingredients together.

Put the chopped dates, dried apricots, roasted pumpkin seeds, and chopped walnuts in a blender or food processor. Put the grated outer peel of an orange.

Blend until the mixture is thoroughly mixed and begins to stick together.

Create the Blend:

Move the mixture to a clean surface and shape it into a cylinder using your hands. Press down hard to make sure the mixture sticks together.

Get the coating ready.

Cook the sesame seeds in a pan on medium heat until they turn light brown.

Put a layer on the cylinder.

Roll the cylinder shape in the toasted sesame seeds, making sure they cover it evenly.

Make the Cylinder Cold.

Put the cylinder covered with sesame seeds in the freezer for 2 hours to harden.

Waiter:

After 2 hours, take the cylinder out of the freezer and cut it into small pieces that can be easily eaten.

Enjoy your tasty and healthy nut, date, and apricot energy snacks!

These energy bites are a great snack by themselves.

Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a delicious snack.

Health Benefits of Food

Pumpkin seeds are full of good fats, protein, and antioxidants.

Walnuts have healthy fats that are good for the heart.

Dates and apricots provide natural sweetness and are full of fiber and vitamins.

Information about what you eat.

This recipe is plant-based and does not contain gluten.

To make it without nuts, use extra seeds or different nuts instead of walnuts.

Tips for storing items.

Keep any uneaten energy bites in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.

They can also be kept in the freezer for one month. Defrost before you eat.

Reasons to Enjoy This Recipe

These energy balls are fast and simple to make.

They are a good and fulfilling choice for a snack.

Mixing nuts, seeds, and dried fruits gives you a good energy boost.

End.

These tasty date and apricot energy bites are a yummy and nutritious snack you can eat whenever you want. They are simple to prepare, full of healthy substances, and great for a fast energy pick-me-up. Enjoy these delicious snacks and stay energized all day long!