How do I get crispy dried apple rings for this recipe?

For crispier dried apple rings, slice your apples 1/4-inch thick and dry them in a 200 degrees F oven for about two hours, flipping halfway through.

How can I prevent the snack bite mixture from sticking to my hands when rolling?

Lightly wet the palms of your hands before rolling the snack bites to prevent the mixture from sticking and make shaping easier.

While candied ginger adds a unique spicy-sweet kick, you can omit it if preferred, though the flavor profile will be slightly different.

Store the finished snack bites in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

Toasting the rolled oats at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes enhances their nutty flavor and adds a pleasant depth to the snack bites.

11 years ago

Behind the scenes, at Oat & Sesame, you can find me, Emily, a burgeoning gardener, a healthy... Read More

Build your own custom collections — save, add notes, customize and print!

For brands

Want to reach our audience?

Spicy, sweet, and healthy! You'll be snacking on these all week.

For the Dried Apples:

4 medium apples, cored and sliced into thin rings. 1/4-inch thick slices will produce a crispier dried apple, 1/2-inch thick will produce a dried apple with a little more substance and chewiness.
1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves

For the Snack Bites:

Build your own custom collections — save, add notes, customize and print!

For the Dried Apples:

Heat oven to 200° F.
Wash, core, and slice apples.
In a large bowl, gently toss apples and spices.
Lay each individual piece flat on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Take a wooden spoon and use it as a wedge to prop the oven door slightly ajar during the drying process. This allows the moisture to escape the oven.
A general timeline would be 1.5 - 2 hours, flipping the apples halfway through and rotating the cookie sheets. Two hours will give you crisp apple rings that are more like apple chips.

For the Snack Bites:

Place oats on a rimmed baking sheet and toast at 350° F for 10 min until just lightly browned.
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except whole almonds. Mix thoroughly.
Scoop out about a tablespoon and then roll between your palms to create the balls. It's helpful to wet the palms of your hand a little bit before rolling to prevent sticking.
Place one whole almond on its side on top of each ball. It is helpful to add a little dot of agave nectar on top of the ball to hold the almond in place.