Apricot Energy Delights

Do you want a sweet snack with healthy ingredients that fills you with energy? If the answer is yes, look no further! Because I bring you a recipe so you can make it at home, which not only meets all the above requirements, but is also very quick and easy to make . Pay attention, because these apricot energy treats (apricot balls, bombs or energy balls) are a very tempting treat.

These little treats are packed with flavour and are very nutritious. They have the advantage that you will have them ready in no time and are the perfect snack to satisfy sweet cravings . The toasted nuts will give them a flavour nuance that can be different each time you make them, just by changing almonds for hazelnuts, adding pistachios or making a very varied mix.

And a very interesting point to keep in mind is that, by shaping them into balls, you can make the apricot energy treats of any size you want , whether they are the size of a chocolate, to enjoy in the middle of the afternoon with a cup of tea, or a little bigger to satisfy the craving in the morning, between breakfast and lunch.

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Ingredients for 2 people

• 150 g of nuts: you can use a single nut or mix different ones as you prefer, such as cashews, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts... (see notes)
• 30 g sesame seeds
• 150 g dried apricots
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• 3 or 4 tablespoons of grated coconut

Preparation

1. In a non-stick frying pan, toast the shelled nuts of your choice (we used cashews and pistachios). Do this over medium heat, stirring occasionally and without adding oil or any other fat.
2. After a few minutes, when you start to notice the roasted smell of the nuts, turn off the heat and let them cool slightly.
3. Place the roasted nuts in a food processor or blender , along with the sesame seeds, dried apricots and agave syrup. Blend until smooth.
4. Using a few teaspoons, scoop out portions of the dough and shape them into balls about the size of a truffle. If you want bigger balls, you can use croquette tongs .
5. Place the grated coconut on a tray or plate and coat the balls.
6. Allow the treats to cool for about 20 minutes before taking your first bite.

Grades

• As you can see, this is a very quick and easy recipe to prepare, which only requires the time to toast the nuts. Once ready, you will have the delicacies in just a few minutes.
• Use the nuts you like best: cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios... But whatever you choose, when you toast them, do it lightly and over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and keeping an eye on them to prevent them from toasting too much.

• Instead of dried apricots (or a part of them), you can use pitted dates or other dried fruit if you have it at home. These treats are one of the many recipes you can make with dried fruit, seeds, grains or nuts. Change ingredients according to your taste preferences and combine different fruits or nuts to make varied treats and have different snacks to choose from.