Description
Pumpkin chocolate chip energy bites deliver pure autumn comfort in one delightful snack. Quick protein-packed morsels pack incredible flavor, offering balanced nutrition for busy lifestyles and sweet cravings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) almond butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring they are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Pour oats into the bowl and create a small well in the center for wet ingredients.
- Add pumpkin puree, almond butter, and honey into the well, then sprinkle cinnamon and salt over the mixture.
- Use a spatula or wooden spoon to thoroughly incorporate all ingredients, creating a consistent, sticky dough.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for forming the energy bites.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the dough into uniform bite-sized spheres, roughly the size of a golf ball.
- Roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, compact balls that hold together well.
- Arrange the energy bites on the prepared parchment-lined sheet, leaving a small space between each bite.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for approximately 30 minutes to help the bites firm up and enhance their texture.
- Once set, transfer the energy bites to an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week, enjoying a quick and nutritious snack whenever needed.
Notes
- Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version perfect for school lunches or allergies.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a lower sugar option that boosts antioxidant content and adds rich flavor complexity.
- Enhance nutrition by adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
- Prevent sticking when rolling by lightly dampening hands with water, which helps create smooth, uniform energy bites with less mess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg