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Autumn Inspired Energy Bites

These delicious little energy bites are extremely nutritious, packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals! AND inspired by seasonal autumn ingredients and flavours!

Pumpkin protein bites
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice & Seed Bites

Makes 40 energy bites/Prep Time 20 Minutes



Ingredients
  • 3 ¼ cups oats (we 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 Himalayan 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 Bites

Ingredients
  • 1 cup oats (we 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 Himalayan 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 Bites

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.



Mint Chocolate Sunflower Seed Bites

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 feels 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.

As always with our recipes, all ingredients are available at Jo Anne's Place stores.


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