Vegan apple and walnut bites

Vegan apple and walnut bites made with dried apple rings, Medjool dates, walnuts and cinnamon – fruity, nutty and with no refined sugar.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 180 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 18 g

Ingredients

• 80g dried apple rings (unsulphured)
• 4 soft Medjool dates (stoned)
• 60g walnuts
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: blender · mini chopper · sieve

1. Check the dried apple rings and, if needed, soak them briefly in warm water to soften. Then drain well.
2. Put the apple rings and Medjool dates into a blender or mini chopper and blitz to a sticky paste.
3. Add the walnuts and cinnamon and pulse only briefly, so the mixture keeps a little texture.
4. Shape the mixture into small bites with your hands. If it's too soft, chill it for a short while.
5. Leave the shaped bites to rest in the fridge until they're a little firmer.
6. Serve chilled and dust with a little extra cinnamon if you like.

Good to know

These little bites are quick to make and refreshingly simple. They taste fruity, soft and slightly nutty – just right when you're a bit peckish between meals.

Swaps

Walnuts → almonds (more vitamin E); Medjool dates → soft dried figs (more fibre); dried apple rings → dried pear (similarly fruity, a little milder); cinnamon → vanilla (milder aroma, without the warmth).

Allergens

Contains walnuts (tree nuts), so not suitable for people with a nut allergy. Because of the sticky texture and the nuts, only give to small children with care. During pregnancy it's unremarkable as part of a normal diet, with fresh, properly stored ingredients.

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