Pumpkin Energy Bites with Chocolate Chips
This is a variation of our energy bites base recipe. Pumpkin energy bites are a great snack any time of day and any time of year. Pack a few in your backpack, diaper bag, or gym bag so that you can have a delicious, nutritious snack wherever you go!
Servings: 20 bites
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup hot water
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup chopped, toasted pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix hot water, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl. Add oats to the mixture. Mix until all the water is absorbed.
- Add the almond butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and pumpkin seeds and mix until well incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes so they are easier to roll.
- Divide mixture into 1-inch balls (~2 Tablespoons) using a spoon or small portion scoop. Roll into balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!
Notes
If the almond butter is too hard to mix in, microwave it for 30 seconds to make it easier to stir.
If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats 2 Tablespoons at a time. If the mixture is too dry, add more hot water, 1 Tablespoon at a time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg