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    Home » Recipes » No-Bake and Raw Sweets

    Vegan Sugar-Free Apricot Nut Balls

    Published: Mar 22, 2019 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Apricot Nut Balls recipe makes a naturally sweet treat, made from dried fruit, raw nuts, and seeds—a stunning addition to any festive dessert table. Recipe contributed by Caryn Hartglass, founder of Responsible Eating and Living. Photos by Evan Atlas.

    Apricot Nut Balls

    Vegan Sugar-Free Apricot Nut Balls

    This Apricot Nut Balls recipe makes a naturally sweet treat, made from dried fruit, raw nuts, and seeds—a stunning addition to any festive dessert table.
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    Course: Dessert, Naturally sweet treat
    Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Apricot Nut Balls, Sugar-Free Nut Balls, Vegan Nut Balls
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 55kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dried unsulphured apricots
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • ¼ cup almonds
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
    • 2 tbsp cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
    • 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup optional, or to taste
    • 1 tsp vanilla optional

    Topping Variations (use any or all)

    • 1 –2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 –2 tbsp raw sesame seeds
    • 1 –2 tbsp cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
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    Instructions

    • In a food processor pulse apricots, walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds until coarsely blended. Add in sweetener and vanilla if using.
    • Process continuously until mixture forms a “dough” and starts to clump together.
    • Form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. In a small plate sprinkle your topping of choice. Roll each ball in the topping. Place on a serving dish or chill until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Apricot Nut Balls recipe

    Apricot Nut Balls by Caryn Hartglass

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