1. Start by removing the seeds from 4 medjool dates. Place the dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, grate 1 apple and add into a blender (or food processor) with 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup dried apple, ½ cup desiccated coconut ,3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla bean extract and ½ tsp nutmeg. After 10 minutes, drain the dates and add them as well.

3. Blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture begins to crumble into a thick paste. *This will be easier achieved in a food processor. In a blender you might have to tamper the mixture down a few times.

4. Spoon mixture out into a large bowl. Add ⅓ cup sultanas. Mix evenly through the mixture.

5. Blend together the crumb coating of ⅓ cup rolled oats and ⅓ cup shredded coconut. Spoon out onto a flat plate.

6. Using your hands, grab approximately 1 heaped tablespoon of apple pie mixture and roll it into a ball, then roll the ball through the crumb coating until it’s evenly covered. Continue until all the mixture is finished! Keep refrigerated.

Calories: 160kcal / 670 kJ
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fat: 7g

Fibre – Gut Health – Antioxidants

Apple pie, but make it good for you! An apple a day provides you with a good source of fiber, vitamin C and polyphenols. They contain pectin, a type of fiber that feeds the good bacteria in your gut, maintaining a healthy digestive system by outweighing those bad bacteria. A happy gut reflects positively on your mood, energy levels, brain functioning and overall well being! So, it’s important to balance bacteria levels with healthy foods. Apples also prove their superfood properties with high antioxidant levels! The vitamin C and polyphenols act as antioxidants by protecting your body against internal damage caused by destructive cells. The more antioxidants we consume, the more chance we have of fighting off infection, inflammation and oxidative stress. Plus, the carbohydrates from the apple, oats and dates give you that energy hit you need throughout the day!