Place chia seeds in a small bowl. Add almond milk. Let sit 20 minutes.

Add pecans, dates, oats, protein powder, vanilla powder or extract, and sea salt into your food processor and pulse until mixture is completely chopped. Pulse in chia almond milk mixture. Blend for a few more seconds, until a dough forms. Use a scoop or roll into small balls using your hands. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together melted coconut butter and coconut oil with honey. Roll each ball into the mixture and place back in the freezer to harden. Gently press chopped pecans and chocolate chips into the top of each bite before freezing, if desired. Store bites in refrigerator.