Quinoa Pecan Pie Energy Bites Recipe
Luscious, nutrient dense quinoa pecan pie energy bites. Taste just like pecan pie filling but without any refined sweeteners.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans ( 50 grams )
- ½ cup cooked quinoa ( 75 grams )
- 4 pitted Medjool dates, chopped ( 80 grams )
- 1 tbsp ground flax ( alternate chia seeds )
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Toast Cooked Quinoa and Pecans
- Spread out cooked quinoa about ½ inch thick on half of baking sheet.
- Spread out pecans one layer thick on other half of baking sheet.
- Place baking sheet in middle shelf of oven.
- Set to broil for 5 minutes.
- Remove immediately from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes
Blend Ingredients
- Transfer quinoa and pecans to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend.
Shape Energy Bites
- Shape energy bites using cookie dough scoop.
- Use palm of hands to roll out, wetting hands lightly if needed to keep from sticking.
Enjoy Now or Later
- Quinoa pecan energy bites can be enjoyed now.
- They can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- They will keep frozen in an airtight container for at least a month - thaw for about 10 minutes before consuming.
Notes
Please see main post for equipment and ingredient tips.
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