Apricot Balls (Healthy, No-Bake!)

Step 1

Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

ZEST + JUICE ORANGE: Wash and dry one regular-sized navel orange. Using a zester or grater, zest the skin of the entire orange. This should measure to about 1 Tbsp.Then, slice the orange in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Measure out 2 Tbsp of juice and set aside.

Step 3

BLEND APRICOTS: Place dried apricots in a food processor. Pulse until they break down into small pieces. They should be able to form a paste-like texture and stick together.

Step 4

COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Then, add the remaining ingredients to the food processor, including the orange juice and zest. Pulse everything together again, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. TIP: You may find that the mix becomes one large ball - just break it down between pulses until the ingredients are well-combined.

Step 5

ROLL BALLS: Once well-combined, scoop a small amount of the mixture into your hands using a spoon. Roll the mix into an energy ball before placing on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used up. This recipe should make 12-14 balls, depending on the size.

Step 6

If a "coconut coating" is desired, place a few scoops of coconut flakes into a small bowl or plate. You can then roll the ball into the coconut before placing on the baking sheet.

Step 7

FREEZE: Transfer the baking sheet of apricot balls to the freezer. Allow to firm up for about an hour. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or enjoy right away!