Pumpkin Energy Balls

Energy bites are one of our fave crave-worthy and satisfying snacks! They’re the perfect snack for when mid-afternoon hunger strikes, for a pre- or post-workout boost or even as part of a balanced breakfast. Plus, who doesn’t love pumpkin spice and everything nice?

Yield: 20 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups large flake oats

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/4 cups chopped walnuts

• 1/4 cup maple syrup 

• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 

• 2 tbsp ground flax seed

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1/4 cup raisins 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl except for oats and mix well

2. Add in oats slowly and mix together (want mixture to be slightly sticky so balls will stick together, if mixture is too dry balls will fall apart)

3. Roll mixture into roughly 20 balls

4. Place balls on a cookie sheet and set in the freezer for 15 minutes

5. Remove from freezer and portion into snack bags ( I put 2 per bag)

6. Remove snack bags from freezer and let thaw when you are ready to enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Karlee Zwierschke, RD

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