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    Apricot Protein Bites (AIP, Paleo, GF, Whole 30, Coconut-Free)

    Published: Aug 14, 2020. Modified: Apr 6, 2022 by Arika | FoodCourage·This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. · 7 Comments

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    Having a healthy on-the-go snack is always a good idea, especially when you're doing a Paleo/AIP or Whole 30 diet. These yummy apricot protein bites are so easy and fast requiring only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make.  They're paleo, AIP friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, coconut-free, and Whole 30 compliant.

    **Just a quick heads up- this post contains affiliate links which means if you click on them and buy something,  I will earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you) to help continue maintaining this site. 

    4 Simple Ingredients

    1. Dates- Dates work so well for so many things. They add natural sweetness and are great for binding things together. 
    2. Dried Apricots- Go with organic apricots if possible. You may notice they're not quite as "pretty" as non-organic dried apricots. Rather than being orange, they're much darker...basically brown. This is because they are not treated with sulfur dioxide like conventional dried apricots. 
    3. Tigernut Four-  If you don't have tigernut flour or prefer not to use it, coconut flour will likely work as well though you may need slightly less of it. 
    4. Collagen Powder- Vital Proteins is a great brand. Collagen is such an easy way to sneak protein into foods because it has no flavor and such a fine texture that it just blends right in. 

    Storage

    These will keep fresh in the fridge for up 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container and about 3 months (possibly more) in the freezer. 

    stack of 4 apricot protein bites held between two fingers

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    Conclusion: I hope you enjoyed this recipe. If you made it, leave a comment below and let me know what you thought. I'd love to hear from you!

    Also, don't forget to follow me on Instagram @foodcourage for Paleo/AIP recipes and Food Courage happenings!

     

         

    stack of apricot bites held between two fingers.

    Apricot Protein Bites

    Arika | FoodCourage
    This tasty bite-sized snack requires just four ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. The're Paleo, AIP, and Whole30 friendly.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 113 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 medjool dates pits removed
    • 10 dried apricots pitted, unsulphured
    • 1/4 cup tigernut flour
    • 1 tbsp collagen powder

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the dates and apricots in a food processor and blend until the mixture turns into small crumbles.
    • Add half of the tigernut flour along with the collagen and mix in with a spoon or spatula. Blend. Add the second half of the tigernut flour and do the same thing. *This helps to prevent the fine particles of the tigernut flour and collagen from flying up and getting through the crevices of the food processor lid.
    • Pour the mixture on to a sheet of parchment paper and press it together to form a cohesive ball of dough.
    • Form the ball into a square about 1/2" thick and 4" x 4" wide. Make 3 cuts horizontally and vertically to form 16 small bites. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Makes about 16 small bites.
    Store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3 months. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Apricot Protein Bites
    Serving Size
     
    2 bites
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    113
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    3
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    283
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    25
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    21
    g
    23
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    396
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    28
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword AIP, aip breakfast, collagen, easy, Paleo,, protein, snack mix
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    1. MARRA ALLEN says

      February 24, 2021 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this delicious AIP recipe. The taste and consistency are divine. I literally just finished making a batch! My husband and I are on day three of the AIP diet and need a quick fix until our next meal. Our daughter also loves these bite-sized treats. I found that adding a little tiger nut flour on the parchment paper helped when spreading/rolling the mixture out. Then I topped the flattened mixture with more tiger nut flour before cutting the smaller pieces to prevent them from lumping together when I store them.

      Reply
      • Arika | FoodCourage says

        February 24, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        Hey Marra! Thanks so much for the compliment and feedback. I'm so glad you guys like them!

        Reply
    2. Kathryn Waller says

      August 28, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Can gelatin be used instead of collagen?

      Reply
      • Arika | FoodCourage says

        August 28, 2021 at 10:27 pm

        Hey Kathryn, I haven't tried subbing in gelatin for this recipe but I would think it would probably work fine.

        Reply
    3. Cathy says

      February 26, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      This looks good. As I read thru the recipe you mention that the tigernut flour is meant to help absorb lime juice. But I don't see lime juice in the recipe. Is there an amount of lime juice that should be included when making these? If so, how much and when does it get incorporated into the recipe? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Arika | FoodCourage says

        February 26, 2022 at 3:52 pm

        Hey Cathy- Thanks for pointing that out! I'll fix it. You're correct- there's no lime juice in this recipe. I was working on a very similar recipe at the time that does have lime juice so I must have gotten mixed up when I was talking about it.

        Reply
        • Cathy says

          February 28, 2022 at 11:05 am

          Thanks! I'll be making these soon!

          Reply

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