No Bake Pecan Pie Balls with Chocolate Coating Recipe
Delight in these No Bake Pecan Pie Balls with Chocolate Coating, combining sweetness from dates and maple syrup with crunchy pecans.
Equipment
- food processor
- baking sheet
- Microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup dates, pitted Use Medjool dates for best sweetness and texture
- ½ cup oats
- ¼ cup maple syrup Adjust for desired sweetness
- ¼ cup coconut flour
Chocolate Coating
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, combine the chopped pecans, pitted dates, oats, maple syrup, and coconut flour. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined, creating a dough-like consistency.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the formed balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are evenly spaced to prevent sticking.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip each pecan pie ball into the melted chocolate coating, turning to fully cover each one. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-coated pecan pie balls for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Ensure the chocolate coating is completely set before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg
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