Easy Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
These Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites have tons of healthy fats, protein, and of course, delicious pumpkin spice flavor! These Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Whole30-friendly energy balls will keep you going when hunger hits.
Servings 12 balls (depends on size)
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecans
- ⅓ cup nut butter of choice almond, cashew, and pecan butter are all good choices
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 3 dates optional (replace with 2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup or leave out for keto)
- 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except for the ¼ cup pecans. Pulse for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture starts to break down. It will first become powdery and will stick together, but still be crumbly.1 cup raw pecans, ⅓ cup nut butter of choice, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons flax meal, 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, 3 dates, 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Keep processing until the oils start to release a bit and the mixture sticks together easily - just be careful not to over-process or you’ll have nut butter.
- Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon scoop to divide the mixture into equal pieces. Use your hands to roll into balls and place on a plate.
- If desired, place the ¼ cup finely chopped pecans in a small bowl. Roll each ball into the finely chopped pecans, pressing them in slightly so they stick.¼ cup finely chopped pecans
- Store in an airtight container zip-top bag in the refrigerator or freezer.
