Pecan Pie Bites: 5-Minute Energy Boost!
Pecan Pie Bites: whip up these delicious, no-bake energy balls in minutes. Packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup flaxmeal
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Combine the pitted dates, pecans, oats, flaxmeal, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough-like consistency, ensuring it's smooth-ish with some pecan texture.
- Roll the mixture into individual bite-sized balls.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months for a firmer texture.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your dates are soft and fresh. If they feel a bit dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain thoroughly before adding to the food processor.
- Don't over-process the mixture; you want it to come together like a dough, but still retain a slight texture from the pecans. Listen for the sound of the processor—it should shift from chopping to a smoother whir as the ingredients combine.
- Storage is key for these pecan pie bites. Keep them in the freezer for a firmer bite and longer shelf life; they thaw quickly at room temperature. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't over-process the mixture; you want it to come together like a dough, but still retain a slight texture from the pecans. Listen for the sound of the processor—it should shift from chopping to a smoother whir as the ingredients combine.
- Storage is key for these pecan pie bites. Keep them in the freezer for a firmer bite and longer shelf life; they thaw quickly at room temperature. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.