Maple Pecan Oat Balls
These Maple Pecan Oat Balls are a quick and simple no-bake recipe. Featuring wholesome ingredients that are vegan and gluten-free, they will easily become your new favorite snack.
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Energy bites like these Pecan Balls are an easy, healthy snack. Other faves include these Cookie Dough Protein Balls and these Hemp Seed Energy Balls. Check out all of our Healthier Snack Recipes for inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Maple Pecan Energy Balls
Ingredients
- oats
- pecans
- peanut butter – natural style works best
- maple syrup
- coconut
- dark chocolate chips
Instructions for this recipe
I love that no fancy equipment is needed for this recipe. Just a bowl and spoon. No baking is involved either! A raw treat that tastes like a dessert.
First, add the oats and chopped nuts to a bowl and give them a stir.
Next, add the peanut butter and maple syrup.
Stir again.
Finally, add the chocolate chips to the mixture.
Stir one more time to blend.
Roll the oat mixture into bite-sized balls.
Using a small scoop makes this very easy.
Place the balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Pop the tray into the freezer for thirty minutes to set.
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- Are energy balls good for you? Energy Balls have a healthy combination of healthy fats, fiber, and good carbs that slowly release energy into your body. They keep you full and satisfied but taste like a sweet treat.
- Use natural peanut butter. There should only be peanuts listed on the label. A fresh jar is best as the natural oils help to bind the balls together so they aren’t crumbly.
- Substitute almond butter for the peanut butter for a different flavor.
- Sprinkle in spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg to turn these into pecan pie balls.
- Store these pecan pie energy balls in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
More no bake energy ball recipes
- Vanilla Protein Balls with Chia Seeds
- No Bake Brownie Bites
- Crispy Lentil Energy Bites
- Almond Butter Energy Balls
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Hemp Seed Balls
- Peanut Butter Oat Balls
**This recipe was originally posted on November 5, 2015, and updated on February 26, 2019, and updated again on November 13, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and new photos.**
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Maple Pecan Energy Balls – No Food Processor Needed!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats *certified gluten free for allergies
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chunky peanut butter *drippy is best
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 3 tbsp. dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix the oats, pecans, and coconut – in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients – peanut butter and maple syrup – and stir again.
- Stir the chocolate chips into the oat mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop, roll into heaping tablespoon-sized balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the tray in the fridge or freezer for an hour to set.
- Store covered in the fridge or freezer.
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Notes
- Use natural peanut butter. There should only be peanuts listed on the label. A fresh jar is best as the natural oils help to bind the balls together so they aren’t crumbly.
- Substitute almond butter for the peanut butter for a different flavor.
- Sprinkle in spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg to turn these into pecan pie balls.
- Store these pecan pie energy balls in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
