Description
Delightfully sweet and rich, these No Bake Pecan Pie Balls with Chocolate Coating are bite-sized treats combining the natural sweetness of dates and maple syrup with crunchy pecans and oats, all enveloped in a smooth dark chocolate shell. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, they require no baking and can be prepared in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: 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.
- Shape into Balls: Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. This size makes them perfect bite-sized treats.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the formed balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are evenly spaced to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil until smooth and fully combined.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each pecan pie ball into the melted chocolate coating, turning to fully cover each one. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated pecan pie balls for at least 30 minutes. This allows the chocolate to harden and set, sealing in the delicious flavors.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for best sweetness and texture.
- Ensure the chocolate coating is completely set before serving to avoid melting.
- Store the pecan pie balls 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.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity for desired sweetness level.
