Pumpkin Energy Bites
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(36)
Ingredients
25-30 bites
- 2 cups oats
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, see notes)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- Generous pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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Preparation
Step 1
Pulse all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a food processor until well-mixed.
Step 2
Add chocolate chips and pulse a few more times until they are in small pieces.
Step 3
Scoop mixture and roll into balls. Freeze until solid and store in the freezer or refrigerator.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Cinnamon vs. Pumpkin Pie Spice:
I actually prefer this with straight cinnamon because I’m not a huge fan of the nutmeg that is often found in pumpkin pie spice. Just do whatever your heart feels!
Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter:
Really I think any type of nut or seed butter would work here! It’s just about the flavor you want. I liked peanut butter the best and I didn’t feel like it was overly peanut buttery.
Honey vs. Maple Syrup:
Both work really well. Maple syrup is great if you want to keep it vegan. My favorite was 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup maple syrup – best of both worlds. 🙂
