Pumpkin Superfood Energy Bites {gluten free, dairy free, low sugar}
Take a bite out of fall with these pumpkin superfood energy bites! Great as an on-the-go of post workout snack, they are gluten free, dairy free, and sweetened naturally!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 pitted medjool dates
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup raw cashews whole or pieces will work
- 1/4 cup pepitas green pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seed
- 1 tbsp. hemp seeds
- 2 tsp. chia seeds
- 2 tsp. reishi mushroom powder
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger*
- pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Place the dates in a small bowl with warm water. Let soak for a few minutes and remove the pits.
- 2. In the bowl of a food processor combine all of the ingredients (including the soaked dates) except for the melted coconut oil.
- 3. Pulse together for a 30 seconds and then add the melted coconut oil. Continue to pulse until the mixture is chunky but smooth. You shouldn't see any big date pieces.
- 4. Use a mini cookie scoop or your hands to portion out the bites onto a plate. Enjoy right away or refrigerate first for 30 minutes.
- 5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also store them in the freezer and pull them out when you want one as a snack!
Notes
*You can use ground ginger if needed.