Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites Healthy Recipe

Pumpkin Energy Bites

Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, nut free option

Ingredients: approximately 16-20

• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup any nut butter or alternative
• 1½ cup rolled oats *avoid steel cut, gluten free if possible
• 1/4 cup or less honey or maple syrup
• 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder *this is the chemical free, no additive powder I love
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• ½  tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp nutmeg *start with less, it’s a strong taste
• Option: use pumpkin spice to replace all spices above

How to Make:

1. Add ingredients in order above to a bowl
2. Mix batter well with a wooden spoon, spatula or hands
3. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scooper to form a small ball about one inch each *bite size pieces
4. Place in a glass container, tray or cutting board with parchment paper and put in the fridge or freezer for about 30-60 minutes to allow to them harden *they can be eaten right away

Trina’s Tidbits:

These are quite sticky on your hands, so if you have gloves you can use them. Freeze for a grab and go anytime snack. For a treat, add mini chocolate chips. Some benefits of pumpkin include beta carotene, vitamin C and E, folate, low in calorie and high in nutrients.  Freeze the remaining pumpkin in ½ cup servings for later.

Trina’s Tidbits:

These are quite sticky on your hands but so good and such healthy treats. Freeze for a grab and go anytime snack. For a treat, add mini chocolate chips.  Some benefits of pumpkin include beta carotene, vitamin C and E, folate, low in calorie and high in nutrients. This recipe is part of our 10 Day Shred Program.