No-Bake Spiced Peach and Pecan Energy Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Sweet and spiced peach-flavored energy bites studded with crunchy pecans, perfect for a portable picnic snack. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, turns dried peaches, rolled oats, pecans into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 15, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, chopped finely dried peaches
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup, chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup chopped dried peaches until finely chopped but not pureed, about 5-6 pulses.
2. Step 2: Transfer peaches to a large bowl and add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt; stir to combine.
3. Step 3: In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm 1/2 cup almond butter and 1/4 cup honey for 20 seconds until easily pourable; stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Pour almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until sticky and well combined.
5. Step 5: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, making about 15 bites; place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before packing for your picnic.