Mince Pie Energy Balls

Every year, the UK tucks into around 800 million mince pies.¹https://www.gwp.co.uk/guides/christmas-packaging-facts/ That’s a lot of buttery pastry and spiced fruit!

If you’re looking for a healthier way to get your mince-pie fix, these festive energy balls are the perfect alternative. They taste like mince pie meets cookie dough, require zero baking, and come together in minutes with nothing more than a food processor. Even better? They’re naturally sweetened, packed with plants, full of fibre, and ideal for wholesome festive snacking. Enjoy 😏

Makes: 12-16 balls

Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soft dates
• 1 cup oats
• 1/4 cup raisins
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 small apple, finely grated
• 1/2 TSP cinnamon
• 1/4 TSP ginger
• Pinch clove
• 1 TSP mixed spice (bump this up for mince-pie flavour!)
• 1-2 TBSP sunflower seeds (optional)
• 2-3 TBSP finely chopped almonds
• 1 TBSP Complete Prebiotic

Coating: desiccated coconut (aka coconut “snow”)

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor.
2. Pulse until sticky and dough-like.
3. If the mixture feels too wet or soft, add extra oats (1 TBSP at a time) until it rolls easily.
4. Roll into 12-16 balls.
5. Coat in coconut “snow”.
6. Chill for 20 minutes to firm up and enjoy!

These energy balls are a perfect reminder that sweet treats can be decadent and nourishing – plant-rich, simple to make, and seriously delicious.

And the best bit? One serving packs up to 21 plant sources – a tiny bite with a huge gut-friendly punch!

Fibre does wonders for your gut. For the full lowdown, see Everything You Need to Know About Fibre, and don’t miss these energy-ball recipes for more inspiration!

Any questions? Contact one of our Nutritional Therapists via live chat, weekdays from 8am to 8pm.

References

• 1
  https://www.gwp.co.uk/guides/christmas-packaging-facts/

Questions? Talk to a Nutritional Therapist on live chat!