Raw Paleo Pecan Pie Bites

Our Wellness Talks series guest Naturopath and herbalist Alicia Davenport has shared with us a great recipe to try during this festive season! 

These raw, easy to make pecan pie bites are made from all natural ingredients; pecans and creamy medjool dates, great for a vegan, paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and wholesome holiday dessert.

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Ingredients:

2 cups The Whole Kitchen Pecans
2 1/2 cups The Whole Kitchen Dates (pitted)
3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 banana (mashed)
2 tablespoons honey (stevia or sweetner of choice)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Crust Ingredients:
1 Cup Pecans
1/2 Cup Pitted Dates
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Filling Ingredients:
1 Cup Pitted Dates
1 Cup Pecans
1 Large Ripe Banana
2 Tbsp Agave (or honey)
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Extra Pecans for Topping

Directions:
1. Using your small food processor bowl and blade blend all pie filling ingredients until smooth and set aside (except extra pecans).
2. Using your large food processor bowl and blade process all crust ingredients until dough like consistency with visible chunks of nut.
3. Grease an 8×8 baking pan or glass dish with coconut oil.
4. Press crust mixture evenly into baking dish.
5. Top with pie filling using a spoon or spatula to make sure the filling is evenly distributed over the crust.
6. Add extra pecans evenly over the top.
7. Cover and freeze overnight.
8. When you’re ready to serve remove from the freezer, cut into squares and serve immediately.

Enjoy!