
22 Sep Autumn-Inspired Energy Bites for Your Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
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These delicious little energy bites are extremely nutritious, packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals!
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice & Seed
Makes 40 energy bites/Prep Time 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 ΒΌ cups oats (I used whole rolled oat flakes)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree, tinned
- 1 cup pumpkin seed butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Himilayan sea salt
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Chocolate Chip Sunflower Seed Chia
Makes 24 energy bites/Prep Time 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (I used whole rolled oat flakes)
- 1 cup sunflower seed butter
- ΒΌ cup chia seeds
- 2 Β½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Β½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Himilayan sea salt
- ΒΌ tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa plus)
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until well-blended. Mix well.
- Roll into 1-inch bites and place on parchment paper inside an airtight container. Chill and enjoy!

Cinnamon Sunflower Seed
Makes 15 -16 energy bites/Prep Time 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 10 large dates pitted, soaked in hot water
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Β½ cup pumpkin seed protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 tablespoons coconut or almond milk or your favourite milk (add more if mixture is dry)!
Directions
- Drain dates and finely dice.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Chocolate Mint Sunflower Seed
Makes 15 energy balls/Prep Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 large dates pitted, soaked in hot water
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- Β½ cup pumpkin seed protein powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Himilayan sea salt
- 4-6 tablespoons coconut or almond milk or your favourite milk (add more if mixture is dry)!
Directions
- Drain dates and finely dice.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Recipe by Jackie DeKnock of Gourmet Safari