Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   1. Combine the pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and stir until smooth.

2. 2

   2. Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, then mix until a thick, uniform dough forms.

3. 3

   3. Fold in the chocolate chips, then cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes until firm enough to roll.

4. 4

   4. Scoop out heaped tablespoon portions and roll firmly between your palms into compact balls.

5. 5

   5. Dust each bite lightly with cinnamon and arrange on a tray; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.