22 Sep Autumn-Inspired Energy Bites for Your Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

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 ¼ 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

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
2. Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
3. 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
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 2 ½ tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp Himilayan sea salt
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa plus)

Directions

1. Add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until well-blended. Mix well.
2. 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
• ½ 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

1. Drain dates and finely dice.
2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
3. Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
4. 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
• ½ 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

1. Drain dates and finely dice.
2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
3. Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
4. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Recipe by Jackie DeKnock of Gourmet Safari