Description
Pecan pie balls bring southern charm to no-bake dessert magic, blending classic pie flavors with convenient snacking ease. Rich nutty goodness and sweet graham cracker crumbs create delightful bite-sized treats you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) soft pitted dates
- 1 cup (140 g / 5 oz) raw pecans
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dates, pecans, and cocoa powder in a food processor, pulsing until ingredients break down and begin to clump together into a cohesive mixture.
- Check the consistency of the mixture – if it appears crumbly or fails to hold shape, introduce small amounts of warm water gradually, blending after each addition until the texture becomes smooth and moldable.
- Using clean hands, gently roll the mixture into uniform spherical shapes, applying consistent pressure to create approximately 12 compact, bite-sized morsels.
- For enhanced texture and presentation, optionally roll the completed bites in shredded coconut or finely ground nuts to create a delicate exterior coating.
- Transfer the prepared date pecan bites to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up and develop a more concentrated flavor profile.
- Store the chilled bites in the refrigerator for up to one week, ensuring they remain covered to maintain optimal freshness and prevent moisture absorption.
Notes
- Soften dates beforehand by soaking in warm water for 10 minutes to ensure smoother blending and easier dough formation.
- Use wet hands when rolling balls to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to your palms, creating neater, more uniform bites.
- For added protein and crunch, roll finished bites in crushed nuts or shredded coconut as an optional coating.
- Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them perfect for quick snacks or pre-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0.5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg