Cinnamon Pecan Energy Bites
Cinnamon Pecan Energy Bites are a nutritious, heart-friendly snack. Dates provide natural sweetness and fiber, supporting digestion and stabilizing blood sugar. Pecans are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, helping to reduce LDL cholesterol. These bites also offer essential minerals like magnesium and potassium, which support heart health and muscle function.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 2 Tbs peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans raw
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 cup oats quick-cook
- 2 Tbs chia seeds
- 1/8 tsp salt pinch
Instructions
- Pulse dates, peanut butter, and vanilla in a food processor until paste forms. Remove from processor.
- Combine pecans, oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add to the food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Add date paste and pulse until dough forms. You can add a bit of warm water if the dough is crumbly.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough into palms and squeeze to form balls [do not roll, as they may fall apart]. Repeat until approximately 12 bites are formed.
- Dust with cinnamon and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more.
Notes
A serving is two bites. It provides 16 g of carbohydrates, 4g of fiber, and 4 g of protein.