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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 Bake for approximately ten minutes in a preheated oven, or until toasted. Let cool fully.
Step 3 in a food processor, pulse pecans, oats, dates, cinnamon, salt, vanilla essence, and maple syrup until the nuts are ground to your preferred consistency.
Step 4
Form mixture into twelve firmly packed 2-inch balls. Before serving, place in the refrigerator.
If you omit toasting the oats and pecans, you can make these “raw”. These will work with any dried fruit and nuts; however, you may need to add a little water to make things hold together if the fruit is drier and less sticky.