Pecan Pie Energy Bites Are you searching for a tasty, quick snack that will offer you a small energy boost? And do you want that bite to taste just a tad bit like pecan pie? Then, everything is in this ball! As a longtime fan of all things pecan pie, I was actually looking up vegan “chicken” recipes when I came across these delicious treats. Midway through, I decided to change horses—not a real horse, but a fake one made of plants—and began experimenting with this recipe. After a few attempts, I settled on what you see here, though I saw several variations, some using different types of sweeteners and/or ratios, and some utilizing almond butter. Ingredients: Half a cup of pecan halves One-third cup of rolled oats one cup of Medjool dates, pitted ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt One-half teaspoon of vanilla extract One spoonful of maple syrup Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Use parchment paper to line a baking sheet. Step 1 Put the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet that has been preheated. Add rolled oats on top. Step 2 … Read more