Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

When the leaves begin to showcase their vibrant autumn colors, you can bet the pumpkin spice parade is about to begin. These pumpkin spice energy balls are like little bites of autumn bliss!  Whether you are hiking through colorful forests or just need a pick-me-up at your desk, these pumpkin spice energy bites will make your taste buds dance with joy while keeping you fueled for the season’s adventures!

Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

½ cup (130 g) canned pumpkin

½ cup (125 g) creamy natural cashew butter

3 scoops (60 g) Nutrimeal Active vanilla

1 tablespoon (10 g) chia seeds

1 teaspoon (2.8 g) ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon (1.4 g) ground ginger

¼ teaspoon (0.7 g) ground cloves

⅛ teaspoon (0.4 g) ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon (0.7 g) sea salt

2 cups (166 g) old-fashioned rolled oats

½ cup (57 g) toasted pecans

¼ cup (42 g) dark chocolate chips

½ teaspoon (2.3 g) coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Add pumpkin puree, cashew butter, Nutrimeal Active vanilla, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and sea salt to a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
2. Stir in the rolled oats.
3. Stir in the toasted pecans.
4. Chill the dough for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Use a spoon to scoop up chilled dough and roll into balls. You should get 12 balls.
7. Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl.
8. Microwave in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted. Stir in between intervals.
9. Drizzle melted chocolate over the energy balls.
10. Refrigerate until chocolate is hardened.
11. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze energy balls for up to 3 months.