Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites Healthy Recipe

Prep healthy snacks with me. These Pumpkin Energy Bites are healthier and cheaper than store bought. I add my favourite clean Protein Powder for an extra dose of protein, fibre and vegetables. It’s family friendly and the best I’ve tasted in years (even kids can have it). Grab a copy of Trina’s Kitchen: Healthy Food Made Easy here.

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 nut butter alternative
1½ cup quick oats *avoid steel cut, gluten free if possible
1/4 cup or less honey or maple syrup
2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder *contact me here for my chemical free, no additive protein powder
2 tbsp cinnamon
½tsp ground ginger
½ tsp nutmeg *start with less, it’s a strong taste
Option: use pumpkin spice to replace all spices above

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How to Make:

Add ingredients in order above to a bowl
Mix batter well with a wooden spoon, spatula or hands
Use a tablespoon or small cookie scooper to form a small ball about one inch each *bite size pieces
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.