No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Protein Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsps chia seeds
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 8 pitted medjool dates
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup oil-free unsweetened almond butter*
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds and pumpkin spice to a food processor and blend to a powder consistency.
- Add the dates, pumpkin puree and almond butter, and blend until a thick, sticky dough is formed (about 2-5 minutes).
- Portion out energy bites using a tablespoon. Press between your hands to form a sphere or roll into a ball.
- Repeat until all the dough is formed into about 18 bites.
- Store in refrigerator or freezer for firmer bites (thaw a few minutes before enjoying).
Notes
*Other nut or seed butters should work but it may change the flavor.
Recipe created by Sara Grandominico and adapted from No Meat Athlete:
https://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegan-thanksgiving/