🥜 No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls
Ingredients (makes ~12–15 balls)
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1 cup pecans, finely chopped (plus extra for topping)
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½ cup pitted dates (or ¼ cup honey/maple syrup for sweetness)
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½ cup rolled oats
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2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted (for coating)
Instructions
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Process the base
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In a food processor, combine pecans, dates, oats, butter, vanilla, and salt.
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Pulse until sticky, crumbly, and holds together when pressed.
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Form balls
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Scoop 1–2 tbsp mixture and roll into small balls with your hands.
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Place on a parchment-lined tray.
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Chill
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Refrigerate 20–30 minutes to firm up.
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Optional chocolate coating
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Dip balls in melted chocolate using a fork or skewer.
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Sprinkle chopped pecans on top while chocolate is wet.
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Return to fridge until chocolate sets.
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Serve & store
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Keep chilled in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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Can also freeze for longer storage.
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🔥 Tips & Variations
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Sweetener swap: Use maple syrup or agave if not using dates.
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Nut mix: Swap half pecans for walnuts or almonds.
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Spices: Add cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for that “pecan pie” vibe.
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Mini balls: Roll smaller bite-sized pieces for party trays.
If you want, I can also give you a super creamy keto-friendly version that mimics pecan pie filling with chocolate drizzle—also no-bake.
Do you want me to do that?