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No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls

These pecan pie balls may be simple but they make a delicious dessert! They're always a huge hit with pecan lovers and you can make in just 10 minutes with 4 ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 12 bites
Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed, soft pitted dates 240 g
  • 1 cup raw pecans 140 g
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Blend Dough: Place all ingredients in a food processor. Mix until it forms a thick, sticky dough you can press together between your fingers. If it's not sticking together (it should if your dates were soft), add 1 tsp warm water and process again. Repeat as needed until the dough is rollable.
  • Roll Pecan Balls: Using your hands, roll the dough into 12 bite-sized balls.

Notes

Dates: It's impotant to use soft, moist dates in this recipe as they create the "dough". If your dates are overly dry, place them in a bowl (pit first) and soak in hot water for 15 minutes. After soaking, drain well and proceed with the recipe.
Storage: Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g