Pumpkin Pie Spice Energy Bites
Recipes makes 14-16 tablespoon sized energy bites
Equipment
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural smooth peanut butter or any nut butter
- 2 tablespoons flax + chia seed blend or chia seeds
- 1 to 2 scoops protein powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice*
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips + more if desired
Instructions
- Using a large mixing bowl and a rubber spatula or spoon (or your hands!), combine/mix everything together until well combined and everything is sticking together. If your mix seems to crumbly or dry, add more peanut butter and/or maple syrup. If your mixture seems too wet, add more rolled oats. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out and form and shape into balls.
- Storing: if making a big batch, store in a freezer safe airtight container or gallon sized zip top bag. If enjoying right away, simply store in your refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to one hour. Energy bites can be stored in the fridge or freezer. If stored in the freezer, allow to come to room temp a bit and enjoy!
Notes
*if you don't have pumpkin pie spice, simply combine: 3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons nutmeg, 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice and 1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves. Some pumpkin spice mixes might leave out a spice or two, but most consist of at least two or three of the spices listed above.
Whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl until well combined. Store in a small jar or container.