Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

By: Brittaney Berendsen, RD., P.H.Ec.
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I'm a huge fan of these because they take about half an hour to make/portion, only use one bowl (Yay for limited dishes haha) and then you have a stash of healthy and delicious snacks! 

Ingredients
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1.5 - 2 cups (375-500 mL) large flake oats 
1/2 cup (125 mL) natural peanut butter 
1/2 cup (125 mL)  pumpkin puree 
1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded unsweetened coconut 
1/4 cup (60 mL)  maple syrup 
1/4 cup (60 mL)  chopped dates
1/4 cup (60 mL)  pumpkin seeds 
2 tbsp. (30 mL)  hemp hearts 
1 tsp. (5 mL) vanilla extract 
1 tsp. (5mL)  cinnamon 
2 tsp. (10 mL) pumpkin pie spice 
1/2 cup  (125 mL) dark chocolate chips 

Method

1. In a large bowl, add 1.5 cups of the oats and all other ingredients, stir to combine. If mixture is too sticky, add enough oats so mixture is only slightly sticky and can be formed easily into balls.
2. Roll mixture into 20, 1.5 inch balls. Arrange in a single layer in a large Tupperware container or on a cookie sheet and allow to firm up in the freezer for about 20 minutes. 
3. Remove from freezer and portion 2 per snack bag. Return portioned energy bites to freezer and pull out the morning of for snacks or breakfast! Enjoy!

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