Deliciously simple and healthy no-bake pecan pie bites combining sticky dates, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free dessert that requires no oven time.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:12 bites
Ingredients
Base Mixture
1 cup pecans
1 cup pitted dates soaked
2 tbsp coconut sugar or monk fruit
pinch sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Coating
1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Extra pecans for topping (about 12 halves)
Instructions
Prepare the dough: Add the pecans, soaked pitted dates, coconut sugar, sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon to a food processor. Process until a sticky dough forms, scraping down the sides occasionally for even mixing.
Shape the bites: Roll the sticky dough into small balls and place them on a lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm to form a bite-sized disc. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.
Melt the chocolate: While the bites chill, melt the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
Dip and decorate: Dip each firm pecan pie bite into the melted chocolate to coat. Place back on the cookie sheet and top each bite with an extra pecan half.
Set the chocolate: Return the cookie sheet to the freezer and chill until the chocolate hardens completely, about 15-20 minutes. Store chilled for best texture.
Notes
For softer bites, reduce freezing time to 10 minutes.
Use monk fruit or coconut sugar to keep the bites low glycemic.
Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they are dry to help with blending.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh up to one week.
Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds based on preference.
