Pumpkin energy bites are delicious vegan snacks to refuel after a workout or snack in the afternoon. They are full of nutrients, refined sugar-free and add some vegetables to your day!
Prep Time5mins
Total Time5mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Post-workout snack, Pre-workout snack, pumpkin energy bites
In a food processor, using the S blade attachment add all the ingredients except the rolled oats.
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until the date forms a paste, but you still have bits of nuts and seeds. Stop the food processor and add the rolled oat. Process again to combine all the ingredients until a sticky dough forms. If too sticky, add up to 3 tablespoons of rolled oats - one at a time. This shouldn't happen except if you have soaked the dates, didn't drain them well and some water is left, or you are using fresh pumpkin puree that is more wet than canned pumpkin puree.
Roll 16 balls between the palm of your hands and place each ball onto a plate covered with parchment paper.
Cinnamon coconut sugar coating - optional
In a small mixing bowl, combine coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Roll each ball into the coconut sugar cinnamon mixture to add some crunchiness and sweetness.
Otherwise, you can roll them into unsweetened desiccated coconut or rolled oats.
Storage
Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Notes
Dates: Deglur dates are drier than Medjool dates. I recommend presoaking them for 10 minutes in hot water, drain, squeeze out excess water before adding to the food processor.