Description

These No-Bake Pecan Pie Bites are a deliciously easy treat combining the rich flavors of pecans, dates, and chocolate. Naturally sweetened and made without any oven time, they’re perfect for a quick snack or dessert that feels indulgent yet wholesome. With a chewy date and pecan base dipped in smooth chocolate and topped with a crunchy pecan, these bites capture all the essence of pecan pie in a convenient bite-sized form.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Mixture

1 cup pecans
1 cup pitted dates (soaked to soften)
2 tbsp coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener
Pinch of sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Coating & Topping

1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Additional pecans for topping (about 12 whole pecans)

Instructions

Prepare the sticky dough: Add the pecans, soaked dates, coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener, sea salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using) into a food processor. Pulse and process until a sticky dough forms, which may take a few minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides occasionally to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Form the bites: Using your hands, roll the sticky mixture into small balls (about 1 inch each). Place the balls on a lined cookie sheet and gently flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand to create bite-sized discs. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer and let them firm up for about 15 minutes.
Melt the chocolate: While the bites chill, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Coat and top bites: Dip each chilled bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring a smooth coating. Return them to the lined cookie sheet and immediately place a whole pecan on top of each coated bite for garnish.
Freeze to set: Place the cookie sheet with coated bites back into the freezer until the chocolate hardens completely, approximately 10–15 minutes. Once set, store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

Notes

Soaking the dates for 10-15 minutes in warm water helps them blend more easily and creates a smoother dough.
Use high-quality chocolate chips or dark chocolate for the best flavor and smooth coating.
These bites keep well refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to one month.
To make these vegan or dairy-free, choose dairy-free chocolate chips.
If you don’t have a food processor, a strong blender can be used but may require stopping to scrape the sides more often.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake pecan pie bites, pecan snacks, healthy pecan desserts, date pecan balls, chocolate dipped bites, easy no-bake dessert