I found this recipe while surfing some new clean eating sites and it just might be one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted! I love fall and I love oatmeal and these little bites are just the ticket to a clean healthy snack!!! I’m in heaven! Now, to not eat them all in one sitting!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (about 1 packed cup) chopped dates
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds or flax seeds
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked)
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Method
Combine the dates, honey, pumpkin puree, chia (or flax) seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a food processor, and pulse until smooth and combined.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the oats, coconut flakes and pepitas until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Once the mixture is cool (and easier to work with), use a spoon or cookie scoop to shape it into your desired size of energy balls. (Mine were about 1-inch in diameter.) Alternately, you can line a small baking pan with parchment paper, and press the mixture evenly into the pan, let it cool, and then cut into bars.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (Storing them in the refrigerator especially helps the energy bites hold their shape.)
Melanie’s Tip: If you feel like adding a little extra sweetness, these would also be great with some cinnamon or white chocolate chips tossed in.
nice can't wait to try these . I'm also glad I came up on your site , I'm into eating clean and healthy , I want to live for at least 50 more years.
@SDS thanks!!! I'm glad u found me too! How old are you now? Clean eating and regular exercise are guaranteed to do the trick! 🙂 It's so simple and easy!
how about unsweetened coconut?? Could I toast it myself??
Just found these and made up a batch–DELICIOUS!!!! Thank you, Melanie!