Pumpkin Energy Bites

A bowl of pumpkin bites on the table with a bite missing from one and some pumpkins in the background.

Pumpkin Bites are made with pumpkin puree, oats, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, chia seeds, and a natural sweetener of your choice. They are to die for.

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings balls

Calories 66kcal

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup pumpkin puree
▢ ½ cup almond butter
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt optional
▢ Sweetener such as dates or maple syrup optional, start with 3-4 dates and one tablespoon and adjust from there.
▢ 2 cups rolled oats
▢ 2 tablespoons chia seeds
▢ ¼ - ½ cup dried cranberries optional
▢ Dark or white chocolate for drizzling or dipping optional

Instructions

Place pumpkin puree, almond butter, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and sweetener if you’re using it into bowl of food processor and blend until fully mixed.
½ cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup almond butter, 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon salt, Sweetener such as dates or maple syrup
Add oats, chia seeds, and cranberries and pulse to mix. You may need to scrape the sides down a few times to help blending. If mixture seems too dry or thick, add one tablespoon of water at a time until it loosens up.
2 cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, ¼ - ½ cup dried cranberries
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out mixture and shape into balls. Place on a cookie sheet and roll with your hands to shape.
To add chocolate, melt chocolate in the microwave in short intervals stirring between each one. Repeat until chocolate is melted. Drizzle over the pumpkin bites or dip the pumpkin bites into the chocolate to completely cover.
Dark or white chocolate for drizzling or dipping
Return to a parchment lined baking sheet. Chil until chocolate sets. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

If the dough is too sticky: Add a few more tablespoons of oats to the dough or chill the dough for 10-20 minutes to make it easier to work with.

Portion the dough: To ensure every bite is consistent in size, use a measuring spoon or small cookie scoop so they're even.

Double the recipe: If you’re bringing these to an event (or your kids know where you’re storing them), I highly suggest making a double batch. They go fast!

Storing: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, let them sit out at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.

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