Energy Bites With Dates & Pecans
These easy pecan pie energy balls taste like dessert but nourish like a snack. No-bake, naturally sweetened, and made in minutes!
Ingredients
- 10 medjool dates pitted (soft + sticky)
- 1 ½ cups pecans raw or lightly toasted
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch nutmeg optional but delicious
Instructions
- Soften dates (if needed): If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, drain, then pat dry.
- Pulse pecans + oats: Add pecans and oats to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped (not powdered).
- Add remaining ingredients: Add dates, almond flour, almond butter, honey, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg if using.
- Blend into dough: Pulse until a sticky dough forms. If it feels crumbly, add 1 tsp water or honey and pulse again.
- Roll into balls: Scoop 1 tbsp portions and roll into bite-size balls.
- Chill + enjoy: Place in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm. Store chilled or freeze.
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Notes
- Use soft medjool dates for best texture
- Lightly toast pecans for more pie flavour
- Add water if crumbly, oats if sticky
- Chill before serving for best shape
- Fridge: 1 week in airtight container
- Freezer: up to 3 months
- Lunchboxes: pop in frozen — they thaw perfectly