Description
Wholesome pumpkin pie energy bites capture autumn’s warmth with nutty pecans and sweet dates. Portable protein-packed snacks deliver nostalgic seasonal comfort without baking, perfect for quick energy boosts you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) oats
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) almond butter
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Create a smooth, homogeneous mixture by combining rolled oats, creamy pumpkin puree, rich almond butter, golden honey, and aromatic pumpkin pie spice in a spacious mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients fully integrate.
- Gently incorporate miniature chocolate chips into the prepared mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the blend.
- Using a tablespoon measurement as a guide, carefully extract portions of the mixture and delicately roll between palms to form uniform, compact spherical bites.
- Arrange the freshly crafted energy bites on a clean plate, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Transfer the plate to the refrigerator and allow the bites to chill and solidify for a minimum of 20 minutes, which will enhance their texture and help them maintain their shape.
- Once adequately cooled, the pumpkin pie energy bites are ready to be savored immediately or stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining optimal freshness for up to seven days.
Notes
- Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version perfect for school snacks or allergy-friendly diets.
- Add extra pumpkin pie spice or a dash of cinnamon for more intense fall flavor that elevates the entire bite.
- Quickly chill the mixture for 10-15 minutes before rolling to prevent sticky hands and create neater, more compact energy bites.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative that maintains the same sweet, rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg