Description
No Bake Pecan Pie Balls are a delightful, no-bake dessert that brings the rich flavors of traditional pecan pie in bite-sized form. These easy-to-make treats blend creamy peanut butter, sweet Medjool dates, and crunchy pecans, all lightly spiced with cinnamon and maple syrup. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive parties, they are sure to impress without the fuss of baking. Enjoy the decadent taste of pecan pie without ever turning on your oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted and soft)
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon (ground)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the pecans finely.
- In a food processor, pulse Medjool dates until a sticky paste forms.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt to the date paste; blend until creamy.
- Stir in chopped pecans until well combined but still chunky.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using clean hands; moisten hands slightly if needed.
- Place rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (22g)
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg