Spiced apple bliss balls

A spiced, Autumn-themed bliss ball with classic apple cake flavours like cinnamon, nutmeg, pecan and, of course, apples! These spiced apple bliss balls are little energy bits that are light, fruity, warming and delicious. 

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I’m on a self proclaimed obsessive streak with apple themed recipes and I’m totally ok with that. I am yet to plant an apple tree but I see this season of apple dedicated recipes an ode to my future self when, 7 years after planting said tree, I’ll be swimming in apples. 

Not now, but one day. 

Apples are the perfect fruit to me and the only thing that has stood between me and the apple tree is heavy clay soil we live upon. Actually, I do know how to create new soil and do this seasonally, but, it’s all dedicated to our veggie plots with no excess to spare. So every winter I daydream about finally figuring out this situation and every spring comes without a solution. Year in, year out.

If you haven’t tried it yet my grain free apple loaf is so delicious and cosy- you’ll love it. 

I digress. Apples are a firm favourite to me. Delicious. Crunchy. Perfectly sweet and refreshing. A long, stable shelf life. A bakers dream. And, perhaps most importantly to me- they are a true partner to all things spice. These isn’t a box they don’t tick, and my obsession has merit.

So, you know- it was about time we entered an apple pie bliss ball onto the blog. whoop! 

You’ll love these spiced apple bliss balls because they’re whole food based, vegan, gluten and grain free, chewy, moist, spiced and sweet. 

Spiced apple bliss balls ingredient list 

• Apples– really, whatever you have got will work just fine. Red, green, yellow- its up to you. I always use either Royal Gala or Pink Lady because that’s what we enjoy eating the most. 
• Dates– soft, fresh dates like Medjool dates are what I always use, but dried dates could work too (just beware- many dried dates are filled with vegetable oils, which I personally prefer to avoid). 
• Pecans- my favourite nut to pair with apples, but you could use walnuts instead (or any nut actually). I love pecans in this recipe as they have a slightly nutty, buttery taste and softer texture than most nuts, though most pecans are imported into Australia and so are expensive. 
• Shredded coconut- Coconut is one of my most used ingredients. I add it to everything. The flavour is wonderful, but I also love it for adding wholefood fat and chewy texture. Choose shredded or flaked coconut, not desiccated. 
• Sunflower seeds – help to bulk up the recipe without making it too- nut heavy. I have tried this recipe with both sunflower and hemp seeds, and enjoyed both. 
• Cinnamon, ground ginger and nutmeg, to ensure the apple pie bliss balls are like a warm, spiced hug. 

If you loved these spiced apple bliss balls, try; 

• 3 ingredient chocolate truffles
• Grain-free chocolate avocado muffins
• Carrot cake energy balls (date free)
• chocolate chip cookie dough bars
• Chai spiced cookies
• Grain free apple cinnamon loaf

I hope you and your family enjoy these whole food carrot cake energy balls as much we do. Your reviews and comments help other people find this recipe too, so please leave one if you have time. Plus, I just love reading your feedback.

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