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Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Recipe

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Delicious and easy No-Bake Pecan Pie Bites made with pecans, dates, and a touch of cinnamon, coated in smooth melted chocolate for a perfect sweet snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup pitted dates soaked
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or monk fruit
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Coating

  • 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Add pecans, soaked dates, coconut sugar or monk fruit, sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using) to a food processor. Process until a sticky dough forms, scraping down the sides occasionally, which may take a few minutes.
  2. Shape the Bites: Roll the sticky mixture into balls and place them on a lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up the bites.
  3. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips until smooth, either using a microwave or double boiler method, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  4. Dip and Decorate: Dip each firmed cookie bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating. Return them to the lined cookie sheet, then place one pecan on top of each coated bite.
  5. Set the Bites: Place the cookie sheet back into the freezer until the chocolate hardens completely, usually around 15-20 minutes. Once firm, the pecan pie bites are ready to enjoy or store.

Notes

  • Soaking the dates softens them and helps the dough come together more easily.
  • Use coconut sugar for a natural sweetener or monk fruit for a lower-calorie option.
  • If cinnamon is not preferred, you can omit it without affecting the overall flavor.
  • Melt chocolate carefully to prevent burning—use short intervals in the microwave or a double boiler.
  • Store pecan pie bites in the freezer or refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
  • To keep it vegan, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/salad-with-orange-vinaigrette-recipe/