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Healthier Pecan Pie Bites

A lighter twist on a holiday classic

Servings: 8
Ingredients
Crust
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch of salt
Topping
  • 3/4 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup milk plus more as needed
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • Pecans to top
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

  2. In a food processor combine the oats, pecans, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt

  3. Distribute mixture evenly among 8 tartlet pans (about 3" in diameter)and press down firmly with fingers

  4. Place pans in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.

  5. In a food processor mix together the dates, milk, vanilla and salt until creamy and smooth.

  6. Remove each "pie" from its pan by gently squeezing the sides of the pan. Use a knife to spread the date mixture onto each "pie" and top with a sprinkle of chopped pecans