Gluten-Free Pumpkin Energy Bites: Fuel Your Day Deliciously!
Delicious and nutritious gluten-free pumpkin energy bites that provide a perfect snack to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 20 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond butter, and honey or maple syrup.
- Add gluten-free oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mixture.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- These energy bites can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg