Pecan Pie Energy Bites

Looking for easy-to-make, energy-packed bites that taste delicious? Try Chef John's pecan pie energy bites made with dates, oats, and pecans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.333 cup rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Arrange a single layer of pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Top with rolled oats. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

Step 3

Pulse pecans, oats, dates, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a food processor until nuts are ground to desired consistency.

Step 4

Shape mixture into twelve 2-inch tightly-packed balls. Refrigerate before serving.