Published 10/24/2023 There is nothing better than having a big bag of energy balls in your freezer for a protein-packed snack. After you make these pecan pie energy balls try our popular peanut butter protein balls. If there is any snack that we stand behind here on Fit Foodie Finds it is the energy balls. They are a great snack for a grab and go bite and the flavor combinations are endless. These pecan pie balls are a tasty combination of a classic pecan pie meets an easy hand held snack. We love these balls because they only have 4 ingredients with a delicious option to roll them in graham cracker crumbs (so yummy). All you need is a food processor and you are all set to go. They are the perfect fall snack.
What You Need for Pecan Pie Balls
Medjool dates- use fresh Medjool dates if you can over the packaged dates in the baking aisle. They are more flavorful and fresh. You can find Medjool dates in the produce section of your grocery store. Raw pecans- use raw pecans from the bulk section of your grocery store or baking island. Just make sure they are raw pecans. Old fashioned rolled oats– the oats add a binder to the energy balls. They also soak up the oil. If you don’t have old-fashioned rolled oats you can use quick cooking oats. Vanilla extract– a little vanilla extract gives these balls a more pecan pie flavor. Graham crackers- the graham crackers are an optional add but we highly suggest rolling the pecan pie balls in graham cracker crumbs. It gives the pecan pie balls a very pecan pie vibe. Kosher salt– we love adding a kick of salt to every ball. Sprinkle flaked salt over the pecan pie balls.
What to Serve with Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Make a batch of these pecan pie balls and keep them in the freezer with our peanut butter oatmeal cookies, peanut butter protein balls, and Twix cups. Pecans —> Walnuts Remove them from the freezer and let them soften for a few minutes before you eat them.
