Coconut Apricot Fig Bites
These Coconut Apricot Fig Bites are perfect for when you need an on-the-go snack or a little something sweet after dinner. They only require a few staple ingredients which makes them quick and easy to assemble.
This recipe for coconut energy balls is courtesy of my friend Lindsay of Cotter Crunch. Check out her page for more of her delicious recipes!
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Why We Love This Recipe For Coconut Apricot Fig Bites
Sometimes it can be a struggle to find good snacks or real food fuel that actually tastes good and isn’t loaded with random ingredients. That is where these fig energy bites come in. They’re healthy, satisfying and super simple to make.
These types of energy bites are a take on functional gluten-free bite-sized “ball” snacks. Each bite is made with natural, gluten-free and mostly organic ingredients.
Along with my Paleo Energy Balls, these are perfect for post-workout snacks too! I also love packing them in my kid’s lunch box (and they love it too, might I add).
Key Ingredients For This Recipe
Pecan halves
Pecans help to bring some healthy fats and protein into these no-bake bites. If you can’t find pecans you can use walnuts instead.
Apricots
Dried apricots are an amazing way to add some sweetness to no-bake snacks like this. You can often find them in the health food section or dried fruit section in a grocery store.
Dried figs
You can use either Turkish dried figs or California figs. Make sure to cut the stems off. You’ll also find these in the dried fruit section.
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Unsweetened coconut is much better (and healthier) than sweetened coconut here. It’s also easier to roll the balls in since it’s shredded much smaller than sweetened.
Sea salt
A pinch of sea salt takes these energy bites to the next level.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Make These Coconut Apricot Fig Bites
Step 1: Blend figs
First, make sure your fig stems are cut off, then place figs, apricots, and pecans in a food processor.
Step 2: Blend into a paste
Blend but be sure not to make it into a paste. You want it finely chopped.
Step 3: Add coconut
Transfer into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt and your coconut.
Step 4: Roll into balls
Mix well and then roll into balls/bites. Place on cookie sheet. Roll each bite in the extra coconut before storing.
Step 5: Freeze balls
Freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer to a plastic bag or container for storage.
Step 6: Save for later!
These no-bake fuel bites will keep in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.
FAQs and Expert Tips
To make this recipe nut-free, use sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead.
They will stay good in the fridge for up to 2 weeks but can last for up to 3 months if frozen. Store them in an airtight container.
If you can’t find dried figs, use 5 dried plums, a great source of potassium, instead.
To make this recipe compliant, make sure you check the ingredients of your dried figs and apricots and make sure they are compliant.
Additional No-Bake Ball Recipes to Try
- I’ve been obsessed with these Vegan Dark Chocolate Walnut Bites recently.
- I love these Peanut Butter Pretzel Energy Balls for an added protein kick.
- Next time you need a quick snack on the go you have to try these Sunflower Seed Protein Balls.
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Coconut Apricot Fig Bites
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 25–26 bites 1x
Description
I’m Lindsay Cotter. A Food blogger and recipe developer over at Cotter Crunch and these are my coconut apricot fig bites that are vegan and paleo friendly!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ground pecan halves
- 6 oz dried apricots
- 7 oz dried figs (turkish or California, stems cut off)·
- 1/ 4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (extra for coating)
- dash of sea salt
Instructions
- First, make sure your fig stems are cut off and place figs, apricots, and pecans in food processor.
- Blend but be sure not to make into a paste. You want it finely chopped.
- Transfer into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt and your coconut.
- Mix well and then roll into balls/bites. Place on cookie sheet. Roll each bite in the extra coconut before storing.
- Freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer to plastic bag or container for storage.
- These No bake Fuel Bites will keep in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.
Notes
Whole30:
To make this recipe compliant, make sure you check the ingredients of your dried figs and apricots and make sure they are compliant.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 19 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
What a great, healthy treat, Lindsay! I can’t wait to try them, since I love figs and apricots!
let me know if you do! They are my fav
Hope you have a wonderful time on your trip! So nice of Lindsay to share this recipe here! These bites look so delicious! Love the flavors!
We had a most wonderful time in Italy. I am happy to be home to my own kitchen with so many exciting Italian cooking ideas swirling in my head now. And these bites of Lindsay’s I totally agree- they look scrumptious. Can’t wait to make them for back to school snacks for my girls.
These look delicious! What a great snack!
I totally agree Marye! It was so great of Lindsay to pop over and share them with us! Have a great day my friend.
Have fun in Italy and thanks for letting me share!
You are such a life saver for sharing these my dear. They are so awesome. We just got back last night, and I am making my list for the grocery store as we speak. Guess what ingredients are going on the list! Can’t wait to try them.