These Apple Chai Energy Balls combine rolled oats, chopped dried apples, warming chai spices, and creamy almond butter for a wholesome fall snack. They’re quick to make, portable, and perfect for busy days when you want a comforting, healthy bite.
If you love energy balls, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. From coconut-chocolate to lemon-cake and peanut-butter variations, there are countless flavor combinations to keep your snack rotation fresh.
Energy Balls 4ever
Between testing recipes and meal prepping, I’ve been making energy balls non-stop. My freezer is full of ready-to-grab snacks—perfect for hectic weeks or a quick post-workout bite. These apple chai balls are one of my recent favorites because they’re flavorful, satisfying, and hold up well in the fridge or freezer.
No Food Processor Required!
One of the best things about this recipe is how simple it is to make—no food processor needed. Because the dried apples are chopped rather than pureed and the recipe uses rolled oats and almond butter instead of whole nuts, everything comes together easily in a bowl. If you don’t own a high-speed blender, these are an ideal option.
Apple Chai Energy Balls
This recipe captures the essence of fall. Dried apples give a naturally sweet, chewy texture, and the chai spice mix—cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and ginger—adds warmth and depth. Instead of pureeing the fruit as you might with dates, we chop the dried apples into small pieces so the bites have pleasant texture and chew.
The simple base of almond butter, rolled oats, and honey holds the mixture together while providing wholesome nutrition. Add the chopped dried apples and spices, stir, shape, and you have a delicious snack that tastes like autumn in every bite.
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Apple Chai Energy Balls
Lee Hersh
5 mins
20 balls
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1.5 cups dried apple, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, chopped dried apples, and spices until evenly combined. If the mix feels too dry, add a little more honey; if it’s too wet, add a bit more oats.
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Use a tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough, then roll between your palms to form balls.
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Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for short-term use or freeze in gallon-size bags for longer storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 91 kcal,
Carbohydrates: 13 g,
Protein: 3 g,
Fat: 4 g,
Fiber: 2 g,
Sugar: 8 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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