Pecan Pie Energy Bites - Easy, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Tastes Like Pie! - Food Wishes

These fast and easy to make vegan treats are gluten free, don’t contain any added sugar, and taste very, very close to actual pecan pie. So, what’s the catch? There isn’t one. Enjoy!

[crimsama]

As someone who lives in an area with a nutty amount of pecans, just toasting pecans like crazy gives you a really nice snack. Its so nutty and buttery on its own. Its a nut with a ton of potential.

[PurringMyrrh]

Best comment in the whole thing is regarding the best reason to make something being because it's tasty. I love beefy cheeseburgers, and I make the world's best vegan chocolate cake. If it makes my mouth, stomach, and loved ones happy - it's worth eating!

[judyd.]

Hi Chef John, I was supposed to be changing the oil in my lawn mower but this is WAY more fun! Thank you!

[callarose]

I made these for my mom who is trying to limit her processed sugar intake and she can't stop talking about them! She loves how sweet and filling these are and so do I! Bonus points because my sister is vegan and I know she'll love these!

[jonkirkwood]

I gotta try this. I love the pecan part of a pecan pie. If your system isn't accustomed to dates, don't eat these and go for a long hike.
About the same technique with dates, cocoa, vanilla, and walnuts makes a delicious snack that tastes very much like a brownie.

[jackiependergrass]

Finally made some of these for my husband tonight. They are ABSLOUTLY awesome! Thank you chef John!

[jazzy_taste]

These balls are on fire! I used to make energy balls with dates and coconut flakes when I was going to school, so as to have a tasty and healthy snack. Now you've reminded me of these nice days, I should definitely try your recipe, as I'm a big fan of pecans! ❤️ Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[cryptomnesiac]

Stoked on this recipe Chef, recently my health issues are requiring me to avoid gluten and dairy. More recipes like this would be greatly appreciated!

[jcortese]

1) These look awesome.

2) I love how something that can be labelled a "sugar bomb" instantly become a health food if you call it an "energy bite." Branding FTW!

[NealKlein]

So my lady is listening to this video, nursing a headache, and you start describing vegans and she starts laughing.

I love you, Chef John.

[jamessoltis]

I’ve been making/eating something very similar to this for years as snacks when kayaking, camping, etc.
I used to make my concoction with whole dates, but now I use slabs of ‘baking dates’; it’s cheaper and easier without affecting the quality much. I flavor mine in a great variety of ways; nuts, coconut, chocolate, coffee, extracts, etc. I make them into bars for packing purposes. The bars travel well, taste great, and provide some quick energy.

[stevewilliams]

The toasted oats are a great addition. Roll them in coconut, poppy seed, or toasted sesame seed. Or even sea salt.

[eilzed]

I come here sometimes just to hear your voice Chef John and my favorite part..🎼🎶🎵..and as always...enjoy. Sending big LOVE from Pueblo Colorado. 🙏💛🙏💚🙏🧡🙏

[endlessoul]

Dates! Reminds me of Larabars. This recipe seems delicious indeed

[GaryT]

I pay a fortune for a similar product at my local organic/ natural food store...Now I'll make my own! Thanks Chef John. BTW adding figs, raisins, shredded coconut or M&Ms would be the bomb

[TheTinkerersWife]

"Because, I'm not sure..." 😂😂😂 IKR! Those sound delicious. Thanks for this option. I make another type of protein ball I started making for a friend who was carrying triplets. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds, madjool dates etc. Delicious and making them for myself to snack on too.

[melindapayne]

I love these. I also make them with peanuts/peanut butter/cocoa powder and cashew butter/walnut/cocoa powder/hemp, flax, chia seeds.

[dontlistentome]

i just made these and oh my god i love them. Thank you chef john. These will be my breakfast forever.

[AzaleaQueen]

These look tasty and come together for a small, yet sweet treat. And as always ... thanks Chef John!

[iteric]

My philosophy is the same, if it tastes good, vegan or not, should be good enough to try. I rather have more options than less, bravo Chef John!