Savory Spiced Pecan Energy Bites

Description

Prefer savory over sweet at snack time? These gluten-free Savory Spiced Pecan Energy Bites will provide sustaining fuel and wake up your taste buds with a spicy kick.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse the oats and pecans until it becomes a fine, almost a flour-like consistency.
2. Then add the salt, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, tahini, honey, and Dijon mustard. Pulse until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon scoop out the mixture and shape into a ball. (Shape into a ball vs. rolling or the mixture will crumble.) Repeat with the remaining mixture.
4. Store in the refrigerator.