If you are looking for ane easy fall snack idea, these pecan pie energy balls are the perfect easy snack. They are made with 4 ingredients and taste just like pecan pie.
There is nothing better than having a big bag of energy balls in your freezer for a protein-packed snack. After you make these pecan pie energy balls try our popular peanut butter protein balls.
If there is any snack that we stand behind here on Fit Foodie Finds it is the energy balls. They are a great snack for a grab and go bite and the flavor combinations are endless. These pecan pie balls are a tasty combination of a classic pecan pie meets an easy hand held snack.
We love these balls because they only have 4 ingredients with a delicious option to roll them in graham cracker crumbs (so yummy). All you need is a food processor and you are all set to go. They are the perfect fall snack.
- Medjool dates- use fresh Medjool dates if you can over the packaged dates in the baking aisle. They are more flavorful and fresh. You can find Medjool dates in the produce section of your grocery store.
- Raw pecans- use raw pecans from the bulk section of your grocery store or baking island. Just make sure they are raw pecans.
- Old fashioned rolled oats– the oats add a binder to the energy balls. They also soak up the oil. If you don’t have old-fashioned rolled oats you can use quick cooking oats.
- Vanilla extract– a little vanilla extract gives these balls a more pecan pie flavor.
- Graham crackers- the graham crackers are an optional add but we highly suggest rolling the pecan pie balls in graham cracker crumbs. It gives the pecan pie balls a very pecan pie vibe.
- Kosher salt– we love adding a kick of salt to every ball. Sprinkle flaked salt over the pecan pie balls.
We recommend placing the pecan pie balls on a plate and placing them in the freezer to set. When the pecan pie balls are set we recommend putting them in a freezer-safe bag and storing them in the freezer.
Make a batch of these pecan pie balls and keep them in the freezer with our peanut butter oatmeal cookies, peanut butter protein balls, and Twix cups.
- 8 medjool dates pitted*
- 2 cups raw pecans
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats +more incase of excess oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Graham Cracker Topping
- 2 sheets of graham crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Prepare the graham cracker crumble (optional) first by placing 2 sheets of graham crackers into a food processor and process until they are graham cracker crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a bowl, add the kosher salt and mix until combined. Set aside.
Place the medjool dates into the food processor and process on high until the dates turn into a paste.
Add raw pecans, oats, and vanilla to the food processor and then process on low until dough crumbles have formed in your food processor.
Test the energy ball batter to see if the batter will hold its shape. If things seem too dry, you can add a little water by the teaspoon.
Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, scoop out dough and then roll between your palms to form your balls (the balls will feel a bit oily but should hold together, if they don’t add a tablespoon more of oats to the dough).
Once the balls are formed, roll each ball in the graham cracker crumbs so that the whole ball is covered. Repeat until each ball has been rolled in crumbs.
Place the balls in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.
Enjoy immediately after or place them into a freezer safe bag and store them in the freezer for later.
Dates: make sure that your dates are soft. Sometimes dates can get dried out, but you want soft dates for this. If you have super dry dates you can try soaking them in water first to make them softer.
Calories: 161kcal Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 2g Fat: 11g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 10g
About Linley Hanson
Linley has played an important role in the success of Fit Foodie Finds over the last 10 years. She is an incredible home cook and has an amazing palate. She is the brain behind our recipes and has spent thousands of hours developing, testing, and perfecting the delicious meals you see here at Fit Foodie Finds.
