Pecan Pie Bliss Balls

These pecan pie bliss balls contain the sweet flavors of autumn all in one delicious bite! The recipe is reminiscent of pecan pie with ingredients like pecans, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Better yet, they are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients.

The fall season is officially here! What better way to kick it off than with a delicious treat filled with pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice?

These pecan pie bliss balls will be your new go-to recipe when you’re craving the real deal but can’t whip up a freshly baked pie. The recipe is no-bake, ready within 10 minutes, and contains just six ingredients + spices. Also, they are utterly tasty. I bet you can’t have just one!

Are bliss balls healthy?

Yes! Bliss balls, also known as energy balls, contain a combination of dates and nuts. Both of these ingredients are loaded with vitamins and minerals. Check out the healthy ingredients in these pecan pie bliss balls below. Bliss balls are versatile, too. You can include virtually any type of nut and seed in the recipe. This allows you to make variations based off of the ingredients in your pantry, or the specific nutrients you want to consume.

The reason I love this particular recipe is because it’s a bite-sized, healthier alternative to traditional pecan pie. Check out a few of the healthy ingredients:

• Oats: Oats are packed with fiber and several nutrients, including manganese, phosphorus, copper, and B vitamins.
• Pecans: Pecans contain potent antioxidants and are rich in minerals.
• Hemp seeds: Hemp seeds are protein-packed, packed with fiber, and contain a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
• Medjool dates: Medjool dates are a natural sweetener and contain antioxidants and fiber.
• Cinnamon: Cinnamon has ant-inflammatory properties, may lower blood sugar levels, and is filled with antioxidants.

How to Make Pecan Pie Bliss Balls

Bliss balls are one of the easiest recipes to make. Essentially, you add ingredients into a food processor, allow the food processor to form dough, and then roll the dough into balls. Boom. Done!

1. Combine oats, pecans, medjool dates, almonds, hemp seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a food processor.
2. Process the ingredients until a sticky dough is formed.
3. Use clean hands to roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
4. Store bliss balls in the refrigerator to firm and maintain freshness.

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Kaylie’s Tips:

• Use fresh, soft medjool dates. The recipe works best with soft and gooey medjool dates. However, if your dates are super dry, no worries! Simply add your dates to hot water and soak them for 10 minutes. After, drain the water and pat the dates completely dry. Then, continue on with the recipe.
• Create sticky dough. If you are struggling to create a sticky dough in the food processor, add 1-2 tbsp of water and process again. This will increase the moisture and help the dough stick together.
• Keep refrigerated. These pecan pie bliss balls will remain fresh, and firm up a bit, if kept in the refrigerator. You can also store them in the freezer for a chewier treat.
• Decorate the bliss balls. If you’d like, you can roll each ball into hemp seeds, shredded coconut, or cacao powder. Another great option is to drizzle melted chocolate on top of them. Yum!

If you love these pecan pie bliss balls, you may also enjoy:

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
• Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

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