Description
No-Bake Pecan Pie Energy Balls are a healthy, naturally sweetened snack made with dates, pecans, and warm spices. These bite-sized treats deliver all the comforting flavors of pecan pie in a wholesome, grab-and-go form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Add dates to a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
- Add pecans, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the processor. Blend until mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Add vanilla extract and maple syrup (if using), then pulse a few more times to combine.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before using.
- Use toasted pecans for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
- These are great pre- or post-workout snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg