Pumpkin and chia seed bites
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Total time: 20 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 18 • Difficulty: Easy
Perfect for snack boxes, these bite-sized morsels are packed with natural sweetness, crunch and spice for a tasty energy boost.
Ingredients
Rolled oats, dry
1⅓ cup(s), (120g)
Cooked mashed pumpkin
½ cup(s), (130g)
Fresh dates
85 g, pitted
Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free
1 tsp
Ground cinnamon
1 tsp
Ground ginger
¼ tsp
Chia seeds
2 tbs
Maple syrup
2 tsp
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
25 g
Instructions
1
Process oats, pumpkin, dates, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, chia seeds and maple syrup in a food processor until ingredients are finely chopped and mixture starts to come together into a ball.
2
Add pepitas and pulse until combined but retaining some crunchy texture. Use clean, damp hands to roll mixture into 18 even-sized balls. Place on a baking paper-lined tray and refrigerate until firm.
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