Cinnamon Pecan Energy Bites

Having a quick snack that is full of protein, fat and fiber will help keep your blood sugar stabilized and prevent you from those afternoon crashes. Fast acting carbs that you might get from a candy bar or piece of bread give you immediate energy but isn’t very long lasting. Having a snack that has a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber will keep you full between meals and are a great way to get a burst of energy to get you through the day! Check out this no-bake, delicious fall recipe for cinnamon pecan energy bites.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped

• 2 Tbs peanut butter, creamy

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup pecans, raw

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats (GF if needed)

• 2 Tbs chia seeds

• 1/8 tsp salt (pinch)

Directions

1. Pulse dates, peanut butter, and vanilla in food processor until paste forms. Remove from processor.

2. In a separate bowl, combine pecans, oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Add to the food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.

3. Add date paste and pulse until dough forms. You can add a bit of warm water if dough is crumbly.

4. Using a spoon, scoop dough into palm and squeeze into balls until about 12 are formed.

5. Dust with additional cinnamon if desired and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more.