These lightly sweet apple-coconut quinoa balls use fruit, oats, and cooked quinoa for a make-ahead snack. They are easy to pack in a lunchbox or freeze for later.
A QUICK NOTE
Banana and apple provide sweetness. You can taste the mixture before shaping and add your preferred sweetener if desired.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup dry rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 apple, peeled and grated
1 ripe banana, mashed
⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Optional: honey or sweetener of choice
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel and grate the apple into a mixing bowl. Add the banana and mash it well.
3. Stir in the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Add honey or another sweetener if desired.
4. Mash and mix until the ingredients begin to hold together. Shape into balls about 1½ inches in diameter.
5. Roll each ball in the shredded coconut and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the outside begins to crisp.
7. Cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
