Banana Bread

Sticky Bun Inspired Energy Balls

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Drescription

This energy ball is packed with just the right amount of sugar and spice. To really emulate a sticky bun, we added a caramel pecan topping for a nice extra crunch. You can substitute any nut butter for the cashew butter if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons caramel syrup

Directions

  1. Combine oats, 1/2 cup pecans, cashew butter, maple syrup, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a food processor. Process until fully combined and a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop 16 portions of the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. With clean hands, roll each portion into a ball.
  3. Finely chop the remaining 1 tablespoon pecans; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in caramel syrup and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon of the caramel mixture over each energy ball.

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