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 🛒🛒🛒:

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 🍳🍳🍳:

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.