Almond and Apricot Energy Balls

Peanut butter and almonds are both high in monounsaturated fat, and they also offer good amounts of protein and fibre, as well as vitamin E.

SERVES 20

PREP TIME 5 MINS

COOK TIME 0 MINS

Equipment:

Blender

Recipe Ingredients:

7 oz (200 g) skin-on almonds

9.5 oz (280 g) ready-to-eat dried apricots

4 tbsp rolled oats

8 tbsp smooth peanut butter

2 tbsp desiccated coconut or cocoa powder, to decorate

FOR A GLUTEN-FREE VERSION use gluten-free oats

Recipe Methods:

1 Place the almonds, apricots, oats and peanut butter in a blender and whizz until combined.

2 Turn the mixture out onto a clean work surface. With damp hands, shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls.

3 Roll the balls in either desiccated coconut or cocoa powder. Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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