Description
Hearty Pumpkin Peanut Butter Energy Bites pack seasonal warmth and nutritious power into delightful bite-sized treats. Blend of creamy peanut butter, spiced pumpkin, and wholesome oats creates an irresistible snack you’ll crave all autumn long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml / 85 g) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60 ml / 64 g) peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml / 60 g) pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (40 g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean workspace, ensuring they are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, smooth pumpkin puree, golden honey, warm cinnamon, and rich chocolate chips until a uniform consistency develops.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, carefully form the mixture into compact, bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- If the mixture feels overly tacky or difficult to shape, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up the texture and make rolling easier.
- Arrange the formed energy bites on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and allow the bites to chill and solidify for a minimum of 30 minutes, which will help them maintain their shape.
- Once set, the energy bites are ready to be enjoyed immediately or can be stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to one week, or frozen for extended preservation.
Notes
- Chill the mixture briefly if it’s too sticky, making rolling easier and preventing messy hands during preparation.
- Swap chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives like cacao nibs or carob chips for a vegan-friendly version of these energy bites.
- Use almond or sunflower seed butter as peanut butter substitutes for those with nut allergies, maintaining the recipe’s creamy texture and protein content.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like chia seeds, hemp hearts, or dried cranberries to boost nutritional value and create unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg