Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls || Gracefult Kitchen

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Apple & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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These energy balls marry two of fall’s best flavors: apples and pumpkin pie spice. You can substitute the applesauce with apple butter for a stronger apple flavor. Don’t confuse dried apples with apple chips! Apple chips have a crisp texture that will make the energy balls too crunchy. If your apple mixture is too sticky and hard to roll, lightly grease your hands with cooking spray or simply refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes before rolling.

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup unsalted, unsweetened smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Place dates in a small bowl; cover with hot water and let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
Pulse dates in a food processor until a coarse paste forms, about 4 (2-second) pulses.
Add oats, dried apples, applesauce, peanut butter, walnuts, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture comes together and clumps, about 10 (2-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
Roll the mixture into 16 balls (about 2½ tablespoons each). Very lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 20 minutes.