Maple Pecan Energy Balls

These maple pecan energy balls are a quick, simple, no-bake recipe. They feature wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pecans, and peanut butter, then naturally sweetened with maple syrup. I'm going to go out on a limb and declare that they are about to become your new favorite snack.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Chill 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 129kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

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.

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