These apricot balls can be considered healthier in comparison to other recipes, that use sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate etc. However, although these apricot balls are healthier than many other recipes, they should still be considered an occasional food.  There is no added refined sugar, honey, maple syrup etc but there is a high level of concentrated natural sugars in dried fruits and we have to be mindful of this. Energy Balls that use dried fruit, like these Apricot Balls, are sweet and energy-dense. It is easy to eat large amounts at a time, which can result in excess sugar and calorie intake.