No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites with Dark Chocolate Chunks
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
20 servings
- 1 packed cup chopped Medjool dates (pits removed, duh.)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon raw honey or agave (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground all spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats (not quick cooking!)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup raw or toasted pepitas (you can chop them if you like)
- 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate (or more if you’re really into chocolate)
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the chopped dates, pumpkin puree, honey/agave (if using), chia seeds vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, all spice and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients become a thick paste.
Step 2
Transfer the pumpkin paste to a mixing bowl and add the oats, pecans, pepitas and dark chocolate. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes until it’s cold and easy to handle.
Step 3
Using damp hands, form the mixture into roughly 1-inch balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. (Or freeze them for infinity weeks!)
Step 4
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