Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites
Fall in love with every bite of these Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites! Effortless, nutritious, and packed with immune-boosting benefits, Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites are the coziest Fall breakfast, snack, or treat. Made with real ingredients, these balls are the perfect choice, whether you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast, an on-the-go healthy snack, fuel for school lunchboxes, or a wholesome option to curb that sweet craving after dinner.
Be sure to try my 4-Ingredient Breakfast Bars recipe next!
What makes these energy bites worth the hype?
Packed with hormone-supportive fats, immune-boosting pumpkin full of beta carotene, and fiber to keep your energy steady all day (no afternoon crash here!), these Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites will have you coming back for seconds, and thirds, and more! Made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand, this recipe will come together in no time. Whether you make ahead to freeze, or whip up one afternoon for an after school snack, this is sure to be a new family favorite! They’re good for you, easy to assemble, and definitely live up to the hype.
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How to Choose Ingredients
Whenever possible, I recommend buying ingredients in bulk, to have ample pantry staples that don’t expire too quickly, and to cut down on costs. For maximum health benefits, it’s ideal to buy Organic products if available. In this recipe, go for organic oats, organic pumpkin, and organic dark chocolate. As for the rest of the ingredients, if you have the option to buy the real/whole 1-ingredient item, DO IT (example- go for pure vanilla as opposed to imitation vanilla, or buy pure maple syrup instead of a pancake syrup loaded with artificial ingredients). Your taste buds, and your body will thank you!
(Watch my Instagram how-to-video here)
Step by Step Instructions
- Grab your ingredients and a large bowl for mixing. You’re going to start by mixing the wet ingredients: pumpkin purée, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla.
- Add pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds and flaxseed together. Mix well and don’t forget to savor the warm aroma of the pumpkin pie spice as it permeates throughout your kitchen!
3. Then fold in the oats and chocolate. Mix until everything is incorporated. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Roll into balls, using a cookie scoop or a large spoon.
5. Store in the refrigerator up to 7 days. These will freeze well too. You can make a double batch and enjoy one now, and freeze the other for a busy day later!
You will feel energized just making these delicious autumn bites! Remember: there is always enough for sampling one right off the bat!
To make the most beautiful and uniform energy bites, I always use a stainless steel cookie scoop. My husband bought me this cookie scoop set for Christmas, and I use them all the time!
Other Recipes You May Enjoy:
- Healthy Energy Bites
- 2-Ingredient Caramel Sauce with Dates
- Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Hummus
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped extra dark chocolate
Instructions
- Mix the first 7 ingredients together, then add the oats and chocolate. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, then roll into balls. I use a small cookie scoop to keep the size of the bites uniform.
- Store in the refrigerator up to 7 days. They freeze well, too!
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