Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
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These energy bites are packed with goodness and a taste of Fall (pumpkin spice anyone?) in every bite! And they happen to be Gluten-Free, Vegan and No Bake (and no food processor!), coming together in just 10-15 minutes! A perfect snack anytime! Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Author: Healthy Gluten-Free Family
Recipe type: Snack, Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free optional
Serves: 12-14 bites
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/14 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup coconut
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon canned pure pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter (or your favorite nut or seed butter)
- ⅓ cup mini chips (or substitute raisins)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, rolled oats and coconut. (you can use a mix or mix by hand).
- Add almond butter, pumpkin and maple syrup to the dry ingredients and mix to combine (mixer or by hand)
- Add in chips and mix till just combined.
- Roll mix into approximately 1½ inch balls,. You'll get 12-14 balls depending on size.
- Store in refrigerator for 4-5 days or freezer for several months.
- Enjoy!
Just made these today with the leftover pumpkin from making the pumpkin bread! Both were delicious ? you always have the best recipes!
Thank you so much! So happy you love these and the bread!
Will quick oats work? I usually only keep quick and steel cut on hand.
yes, quick gluten-free oat will work…. I just liked the look of rolled oats 🙂
These are quick and so yummy!