Assessment
Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
Dotdash Meredith
These pumpkin pie spice energy balls are everything you could want in a snack: classic pumpkin spice flavor with a satisfyingly chewy texture with bits of crunch from seeds and nuts throughout. It's worth seeking out cashew or almond butter to make these—they have a more neutral flavor that lets the spices and pumpkin shine, but any nut butter will work.
Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup smooth natural cashew butter or creamy natural almond butter
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted dried Medjool dates, chopped
- ¼ cup pecan halves
- 1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons toasted unsalted pepitas
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Stir together cashew butter (or almond butter), pumpkin and vanilla in a small bowl.
- Process dates and pecans in a food processor until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add oats, pepitas, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Process until fully combined, about 10 (1-second) pulses. Add the pumpkin mixture; process until fully combined and incorporated, about 10 (1-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop 24 portions of the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using clean hands, roll each portion into a ball. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 245 Calories, Total Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Fiber: 5 g, Total Sugars: 11 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 7 g, Sodium: 178 mg, Potassium: 259 mg, Phosphorus: 139 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 14 mcg, Calcium: 50 mg, Vitamin A: 959 IU
© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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