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🍁 Maple Pecan Bliss Balls (No-Bake Vegan Dessert)

If you love the flavor of pecan pie but want something healthy and quick, these Maple Pecan Bliss Balls are about to be your go-to snack.

They’re soft, chewy, and made with pecans, oats, and pure maple syrup for that deep, caramel-like sweetness β€” all blended into bite-sized energy balls that are perfect for the holidays.

These treats taste indulgent but are made entirely from wholesome, plant-based ingredients.
Keep them in the fridge, gift them in jars, or serve them on a holiday dessert board β€” they’re cozy, elegant, and irresistibly good. πŸͺ

πŸ’š Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🍁 No Baking Needed: 10 minutes, zero oven time.
  • 🌱 Vegan & Gluten-Free: Wholesome and plant-based.
  • πŸ₯₯ Naturally Sweetened: Maple syrup + dates = perfect combo.
  • πŸ•―οΈ Holiday Vibes: Tastes like pecan pie in a bite.
  • πŸ“Έ Pinterest-Perfect: Rolled in crushed pecans or coconut = texture heaven.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

Sweet, nutty, and cozy β€” these Maple Pecan Bliss Balls taste like bite-sized pecan pie. 🍁
Vegan, gluten-free, and no-bake β€” the perfect holiday snack or healthy dessert idea.

Wholesome ingredients, festive flavor, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 6 soft Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Β½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: shredded coconut or crushed pecans for rolling
Instructions
    Blend the Base:
  1. 1
    Add pecans, oats, dates, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until crumbly.
    2. Add Flavor:
  2. 2
    Pour in maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until sticky dough forms.
    3. Form Balls:
  3. 3
    Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and coat in crushed pecans or coconut.
    4. Chill & Serve:
  4. 4
    Refrigerate 20 minutes for firmness. Store up to 1 week.
Note

🌟 Tips

  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • Use almond butter for a richer flavor.
  • Drizzle melted dark chocolate for dessert-style flair.
  • Store in freezer up to 2 months.
Read it online: https://dreamlifecooking.net/recipe/%f0%9f%8d%81-maple-pecan-bliss-balls-no-bake-vegan-dessert/
Kiara
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.