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These were so easy to make and so delicious! My four year old has been devouring them as well. Perfect, easy snack to have on hand.
Nielle
Here we are in 2022. WHA? HOW.
But also, yes, here we are. And it’s clear we’re still very much looking for an ease into things. This month we’re all about preparedness (#newyear) and ready-grab snacks and not thinking too hard about it all, and bingo! These lil’ energy bites are our new very best friend.
Wholesome, slightly sweet, super satisfying, and very keep-in-the-fridge/ready-whenever-you-need-them best friends. And we are calling on them. Weekly. You will too!
Perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack. These little sweet, chewy bites with hints of maple and subtle crunch are ready to boost you all day long!
A No-Bake Seven-Ingredient Miracle
It takes very few things for these little wonder bites to come together and here’s the thing, an oven IS NOT ONE OF THEM. A real simple list of ingredients that you mix up, ball up, chill up, and then eat ’em up all the days through.
- dates
- pecans
- oats
- almond butter
- maple syrup
- vanilla
- flaxmeal
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Three Steps To Make These Energy Bites
Who doesn’t love a three-step process?! Classic. Easy. Get us to pecan pie bites quickly, please.
- Throw everything in the food processor and buzz up until mostly smooth and kinda dough-y.
- Start balling them up! And pop them on a parchment lined sheet.
- Chill and store in the fridge or freezer (we prefer the freezer, but both are great!)
Made that last guy a step even though it’s really not a step so much as a yay-you’re-done-pecan-pie-energy-bites-forever declaration. See? So easy! These keep saving us over and over and over.
Made To Your Heart’s Desire
The flexibility of these angels is also A+. You can throw in different nuts, use honey or another liquid sweetener you prefer. Want a different nut butter option? That’s a thing you can do! Want to skip flaxmeal because that isn’t a pantry-stocker for you? You’re a champion, who needs it. Did some cranberries or chocolate chips fall in that food processor while you were mixing?! OK YES, YOU’RE DOING IT. SNACK NIRVANA IS ON ITS WAY.
Whatever you make them, they are great for an easy grab-and-go breakfast, or awesome to put out on the table for the kiddos to occupy their little hands and tum tums while you get dinner prep going, maybe you’re doing laps through the house while you WFH and why not stop and grab one out of the fridge and pop it in your mouth on the move? It’s like those cheering volunteers who hand you tiny cups of water during a marathon but instead, it’s pecan pie energy bites and honestly, they are so, so much more fun than a tiny cup of water.
(But also, drink water. It’s the new year. We’re all making that resolution, right? Drink more water?)
Truly that marathon analogy feels right. We’re rounding the corner of this very long run but there’s still quite a ways to go. So we’ll take the little energy boosts anywhere we can get them — especially if they’re balled up and in a ready-grab fridge container — to help keep us going and push us through, with wholesome pecan pie flavored goodness.
Pecan Pie Energy Bites: FAQs
Dates really work best here, but you could also try dried figs – they will be less soft and creamy so you may need to adjust amounts. If you’re looking for a date-free energy bite, try these fan-fave Cookie Dough Energy Bites.
You can store these in the fridge or the freezer in a sealed container.
You could use peanut butter or sunflower seed butter here in place of the almond butter.
Pecan Pie Energy Bites
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 15–18 bites 1x
Description
These Pecan Pie Energy Bites are a cute lil’ 7-ingredient miracle! Made with dates, pecans, oats, almond butter, and maple syrup, you’re going to be snackin’ on these all. day. long.
Ingredients
- 10 dates
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flaxmeal
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix everything in the food processor until it’s nice and smooth-ish, like a dough.
- Roll into individual balls.
- Store in the fridge or freezer (I keep mine in the freezer).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pecan pie energy bites, energy bite, pecan pie energy ball
More Energy Bites That’ll Give You a Pep In Your Step
- Cookie Dough Energy Bites (really tastes like cookie dough!)
- Pumpkin Energy Bites (simple ingredients, simple to make)
- Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Bites (just the right amount of sweet)
These are delicious! I didn’t have flax meal so used chia seeds and they were perfect from the fridge or the freezer!
Looks yummy!
Ground or while flaxseed?
I came across this recipe a few months ago and have made it almost weekly since! It’s quick to make, easy to eat on the go, and a great source of healthy calories — perfect supplement for my husband who has a hard time eating enough calories throughout the day at work.
I have made this without the peanut butter (on accident) and the balls still turned out well! I add 1/4 cup of goji berries when we have them.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
These turned out extraordinarily oily for me (seriously, like squeezing a sponge). I used jarred almond butter, but stirred it well. Otherwise, made according to the recipe. One note: I utilized your metric option (which converted some measurements from volume to mass… perhaps some conversions are off?) Fortunately, these are healthy oils, and the energy bites are delicious, regardless!
I was skeptical at first as I was blending these in the food processor and rolling them into balls, but wow they’re so satisfying and just like pecan pie but somehow also not too sweet! I doubled the recipe and froze some for later.
Hi, I just made these and have them in the fridge to chill, can’t wait to try them. I did have a small problem I don’t have a food processor only a magic bullet and hand mixer so I used the bullet but it didn’t mix very well, so I mostly tried to do it with a spoon, do you have any suggestions as to how I can make this easier? I’m sure I will be making these again.
Thanks for any help,
Linda
These are delicious. I added 1/4 tsp of almond extract just for fun and because I like almond flavor. These barely last a day in my house!
How much is a serving, in ounces?
Hi Carole! Unfortunately, we don’t have the weight of each serving calculated.
These are so quick to make and such a yummy, guilt-free snack! Love to sub some chia seeds for the flax!
These are amazing! Approved by kids and parents alike. I was skeptical about keeping them in the freezer, but it gives them the perfect texture. I will be making them over and over.
These are delicious! I am 39.5 weeks pregnant and I made these to have on hand for postpartum nursing snacks. But, they are so good, I many eat them before she arrives.
Love love love these! Am now addicted. So glad to have these in our rotation.
Delicious! Will 100% be making these again.
Just made these, and as I scooped them out, they were very oily. I even patted them off with paper towels. Any suggestions to remedy this next time?
Good question. Not sure where the excess oil may be coming from. Did your jar of almond butter have a lot of extra oil in it pooling at the top? Next time, you could add in some additional oats to hopefully soak up any extra oil.
So easy to make and downright addicting!
I’m not usually a big fan of energy bites but these are soooo good. Thanks for this amazing recipe!
These are TO DIE FOR!!!! So amazing. I followed another reviewer’s recommendation to toast the oats on medium / medium low heat. I also used Vanilla infused Maple Syrup and the taste of these are divine. Like little desert balls!! (except they also give you energy) Thank you for another great recipe Pinch of Yum!!
Used prunes instead of dates since that’s what I had on hand…they are tasty and definitely remind me of pecan pie. My husband said they aren’t as good as the cookie dough ones —-can’t argue with chocolate and pb—still these are better as a snack whereas the others can satisfy dessert.
As an avid skier, hiker, runner and cyclist I am always looking for easy to make energy bars that pack well. I’ve made countless versions and these are hands down THE best. You don’t have to take my word for it – I’ve already shared a batch with my Trail Sisters and they all agree. 🙂 Thank you!
Amazing, Sandi! Glad to hear this!
These are so delicious!! I used cashew butter instead of almond butter because that’s what I had on hand and I loved them so much!
Could I use Chia seeds instead of Flax seed meal?
We haven’t tested this recipe with that substitution, so I’m not entirely sure, but I think it’s worth a try!
So good! I subbed cashew butter for the almond butter and we’re adding these to our rotation. What a great little sweet treat!
Oh, my. I can’t tell you how much I love the Pecan Pie Energy Bites. The problem with most granola bar type recipes is that they are too sweet. With just dates and real maple syrup providing the sweetness, these are perfect. Perfect!!! I had to use peanut butter and skip the flax meal because I wanted to make them as soon as I saw the recipe. But still perfect. Did I say I love these?
So glad to hear it, Diane! We just made these the other day and used peanut butter in a pinch, too! Still amazing!
Hi! How long do these keep in the fridge or freezer?
These should keep in the fridge for up to a week, I’d say and in the freezer for 3 months.
These were so easy to make and so delicious! My four year old has been devouring them as well. Perfect, easy snack to have on hand.
Glad to hear it, Nielle!