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Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely chopped pecans, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, rolled oats, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined and a dough-like consistency forms.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- If desired, roll the balls in additional finely chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Place the pecan pie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- You can substitute almond butter or cashew butter for peanut butter.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds for extra nutrients.
- Store the pecan pie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg