Cherry Pecan Energy Bites

By: American Pecan Promotion Board

Serving Size: 12

Cook Time: 10

With just a few simple ingredients, whip up these cherry pecan energy bites in under 10 minutes for a nutritious, power-packed snack! Chock full of super foods including pecans, cherries and oats – they’re deliciously packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:

1 cup toasted pecan pieces

1 cup dried cherries

4 medjool dates, pitted

1/4 cup old-fashioned oats

1 tablespoon cacao powder, plus more for coating

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Process:

  1. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Pulse until the ingredients begin to bind and form a loose dough-like ball.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in cacao powder (optional) and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 10 to 12 energy bites.

Notes:

  1. To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute 1/4 cup of certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats.
  2. The energy balls will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutritional Facts:

Calories

160

Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

1g

Sodium

0mg

Carbs

21g

Fiber

3g

Protein

2g

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