Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites

Quick and healthy, no-bake pumpkin oatmeal energy bites are easy and fast to make, plus they are a healthier alternative to cookies this holiday season! Consider bringing these to your next family or friend gathering, or just making them as a treat for during the week!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups dry, uncooked oatmeal (You can use old-fashioned or quick oats or a combo of the two, depending on the texture you are going for. Quick oats will yield a softer energy bite and the old-fashioned oats will make them chewier)
  • 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter or other nut or sun butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (if you don’t have or don’t want to use chia seeds, leave them out or sub them for something else like hemp seed hearts, chopped nuts, or some coconut flakes and you can go up to a 1/2 cup of those things if you like
  • 1/4 cup quality honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add 1 and 1/2 cups oats, peanut butter, pumpkin, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir to combine well. You want the mixture to be soft but not too sticky. If you pick up a generous spoonful, you should be able to roll it into a ball and only make a minimal mess (it should stick together when rolled but still feel tacky on your hands). Depending on the type of oats you used (old-fashioned or quick oats), you made need to add up to a half cup more oats and stir until you reach the desired consistency. Again, it’s ok if it’s a little sticky because the oats will absorb some of the moisture after a little time passes, but unworkable sticky isn’t the goal.
  2. When the mixture is workable, add the chocolate chips and stir to combine. Scoop a large spoonful into your hand and roll into balls. Repeat with remaining dough. Keep these in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for much longer.
Tip: If you find your oat balls aren’t sticking together well when rolled, let them chill in the fridge for 20 minutes and try again. If they are too sticky, try adding a few more tablespoons of oats.
Recipe from: https://www.blessthismessplease.com/no-bake-pumpkin-oatmeal-energy-bites/

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