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Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly

Pecan pie energy balls on a white counter

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:18Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:18

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:18

Servings:

18

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients for the pecan pie energy balls recipe, separated in clear bowls

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cuppecan halves½cuprolled oats1cuppitted dates1teaspoonvanilla extract¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground cinnamon

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Ingredients

1cuppecan halves

½cuprolled oats

1cuppitted dates

1teaspoonvanilla extract

¼teaspoonsalt

¼teaspoonground cinnamon

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F.Spread pecans in a single layer on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread oats on the other side. Bake until the oats are lightly browned and the pecans are fragrant, about 10 minutes.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyMeanwhile, soak dates in a small bowl of hot water for 10 minutes.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyTransfer the toasted oats to a food processor. Drain the dates; add to the food processor along with vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Process until finely chopped. Add the toasted pecans; pulse until the pecans are chopped.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyUsing damp hands and a 1-tablespoon measure, roll into 18 balls. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.Spread pecans in a single layer on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread oats on the other side. Bake until the oats are lightly browned and the pecans are fragrant, about 10 minutes.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyMeanwhile, soak dates in a small bowl of hot water for 10 minutes.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyTransfer the toasted oats to a food processor. Drain the dates; add to the food processor along with vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Process until finely chopped. Add the toasted pecans; pulse until the pecans are chopped.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyUsing damp hands and a 1-tablespoon measure, roll into 18 balls. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Spread pecans in a single layer on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread oats on the other side. Bake until the oats are lightly browned and the pecans are fragrant, about 10 minutes.

A baking sheet with pecans on the left side and oats on the right side

Meanwhile, soak dates in a small bowl of hot water for 10 minutes.

Dates soaking in water in a small cup

Transfer the toasted oats to a food processor. Drain the dates; add to the food processor along with vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Process until finely chopped. Add the toasted pecans; pulse until the pecans are chopped.

Oats, dates and spices in a food processor

Using damp hands and a 1-tablespoon measure, roll into 18 balls. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Hands shaping pecan pie energy balls and placing them on a baking sheet

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)59Calories3gFat7gCarbs1gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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