What’s scrumptious, energizing, and the perfect, on-the-go snack? These dairy free, gluten free, Prebiotic Fiber Energy Balls! Packed with fiber and flavor, this healthy snack features a delicious blend of nutritious ingredients. The dried apricots, tigernut butter, and coconut flakes provide a chewy texture, while the cocoa nibs add a bit of protein and healthy fats. Additionally, you’ll find a bit of tigernut flour for added fiber. 

I wanted to go above and beyond to ensure these were as gut-healthy as possible. That’s why I also added a scoop of my Prebiotic Fiber Complete™. It’s the perfect way to sneak in a little extra fiber. Take these with you on long road trips, or to the office for a mid-day snack.

Dried Apricots

Dried apricots are a low-sugar fruit that works well for healthy snacks. They also carry an impressive nutrition profile! Dried apricots contain vitamins A, E, and C. Your body uses these antioxidants to support eye, heart, and liver health. They also contain essential minerals such as potassium and magnesium to assist with healthy blood pressure. Some research suggests dried apricots also have liver-protective properties. This comes in handy during detoxification and other metabolic processes. Getting rid of toxins frees up your cells to focus on energy production. That’s partly what makes these energy balls that much more effective!

Dried apricots are one of the foundational pieces in this snack masterpiece. I use them in combination with coconut flakes and tigernut butter.  Make sure to buy organic dried apricots as these are not treated with sulfur vapors. The results leave you with a darker color and chewier texture.  

Tigernut Butter

Tigernuts are gaining popularity as a Paleo-friendly way to incorporate more nutrients into your diet! Contrary to the name, tigernuts aren’t actually a nut. They’re small tubers that grow underground. Rich in fiber, tigernut butter helps you feel fuller for longer. This encourages more intentional snacking throughout the day. They also contain healthy monounsaturated fats, similar to what you’d find in avocados and olive oil. 

Tigernut flour is a popular wheat flour alternative to many baked goods. In addition, you can also use tigernut butter! Tigernut butter simply grinds up the tubers until it turns into a spread. It’s a powerhouse ingredient I love adding to snacks and other recipes. Tigernut butter has a rich, creamy consistency helps hold these prebiotic fiber energy balls together. 

Prebiotic Fiber Complete™

A healthy gut is the gateway to optimal health. Inside your gut lives trillions of living organisms. They take on the form of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. There is a delicate balance between beneficial and harmful microbes, and it’s important to keep this balance in check. Otherwise, we risk developing leaky gut, autoimmunity, and other chronic infections. 

One scoop of Prebiotic Fiber Complete™ helps maintain this balance with several types of prebiotic fiber. A strategic blend of Jerusalem artichoke and chicory root promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. In addition, it also contains baobab fruit powder and acai gum to promote healthy cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight.

How To Make Prebiotic Fiber Energy Balls

These prebiotic fiber energy balls couldn’t be easier to make! Grab a small bowl and place the dried apricots inside. Add warm, filtered water to the bowl. Soak the dried apricots for about 10 minutes to soften them. Once time is up, drain the water and place the softened apricots in a food processor. 

Using a spatula or spoon, add the tigernut butter. Follow with your tigernut flour and cocoa powder. Last but certainly not least, add a scoop of Prebiotic Fiber Complete™ to the mix. Blend on high speed until you reach a smooth consistency.

Next we’ll add the coconut flakes and cocoa nibs. As you pulse the mixture, you’ll notice a dough start to form. Keep pulsing until all the ingredients are well incorporated. 

With clean hands, grab pieces of dough and roll it into a small ball. A good rule of thumb is about one tablespoon measurements. Place the rolled balls onto a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will help them firm up.

When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply grab and go! You can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

You can also add Prebiotic Fiber Complete™ to this garlic yogurt dipping sauce I create for my famous Veggie Tots!