No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites
Do you have a lone can of unexpired pumpkin in the pantry? Here is a healthy, customizable way to make use of it - energy bites! These are typically made by combining rolled oats, nut butter, and other ingredients to pack a little punch of fiber and protein. You can add everything from dried nuts to shaved coconut, but the pumpkin and spices will give the bites a taste reminiscent of the fall season and smells.
What you need ššš:
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts*
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups rolled oats
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
What you do š³š³š³:
Step 1
Mix the wet ingredients and spices together, fold in the oats and chocolate chips.
Step 2
Cool the mix in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Roll 1 teaspoon at a time with both hands. If you need to firm the balls up again before serving cool for another 10 minutes.
*Tip: for moister energy bites as demonstrated in the video , use 1 teaspoon coconut oil and 1 teaspoon chocolate hazelnut and melt together. The chocolate chips or nuts will keep them on the drier side and give you a sturdy bite.
