Pumpkin Energy Balls
Pumpkin energy bites are delicious, healthy fall snacks to refuel after a workout or snack in the afternoon. They are full of nutrients, refined sugar-free, and add some vegetables to your day!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup Medjool Dates (pitted)
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned or fresh, not watery)
- 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Toasted Pecan (toasted)
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spices
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Vegan White Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 teaspoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- 1
Add pitted dates, pumpkin puree, pecans, and maple syrup in a food processor using the S-blade attachment.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until it forms a sticky paste, but you still have bits of pecan nuts.
- 3
Stop the food processor and add the remaining ingredients. Process again to combine all the ingredients into a sticky dough forms. If it is too sticky, add up to 3 tablespoons extra oats - adding one tablespoon at a time. This shouldn't happen except if you have soaked the dates, didn't drain them well, and some water is left.
- 4
Roll into small balls - about 1 1/2 tablespoons each - between the palm of your hand and place each ball onto a plate covered with parchment paper.
- 5
In a small mixing bowl, melt vegan white chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- 6
Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the pumpkin energy bites.
- 7
Place the plate in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate shell.
- 8
Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.