Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites
Healthy Pumpkin Energy Bites are a delicious, wholesome treat that taste just like pumpkin pie! This no-bake recipe is easy to make with oats, pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, warm spices, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Enjoy for a quick on-the-go snack or breakfast all season long!
Servings: 12 bites
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or any nut butter, like almond or cashew butter
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Mix to combine.
- Into another bowl, add the peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Using a spoon or spatula, mix until smooth. Then pour the oat mixture over it and mix well until they are well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips. And mix again to combine.
- Using a scooper, roll into balls and make 12-14 bite-sized bites.
- Place the pumpkin energy bites into and airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Storing in the fridge: Pumpkin bites will keep fresh for one week stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Storing in the freezer: Place snack balls in a freezer-safe container or bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. If they get too hard, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.04mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg