Name: Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates; warm water; ½ cup raw pecan halves (or pecan pieces); ⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree; ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (reserve small amount for garnish); 1 tsp. pure hazelnut extract (or pure maple extract); 1 tsp. pure maple syrup; 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; 1 pinch sea salt or Himalayan salt

I don’t know about you, but I love all things pumpkin: pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin spice lattes — you get the idea.

Enter these Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites.

So why do we call these delicious little pumpkin balls “energy” bites? Dates!

The sweet-and-sticky fruit that holds all the good stuff in this recipe together is known to be a great source of energy and fiber.

Sweetened with pure maple syrup and rolled in coconut flakes, these treats are a delicious alternative to cookies and cake cravings. Raw pecans and hazelnut extract take the nutty and earthy flavors up a notch. Maple extract can be substituted for hazelnut extract.

But maybe the best thing about these Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites is that they don’t involve any baking.

You can get that pumpkin pastry flavor without turning on an oven – just a few spins around a food processor and roll into balls and you’ve got more than a dozen sweet morsels.

3.65 from 31 votes

Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

These pumpkin pie energy bites are a healthier way to enjoy the flavors of the season!

Course Snack

Keyword Shakeology

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings 8 servings, 2 energy bites each

Calories 120 kcal

Author Rebecca Pardess

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates
warm water
½ cup raw pecan halves (or pecan pieces)
⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (reserve small amount for garnish)
1 tsp. pure hazelnut extract (or pure maple extract)
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch sea salt or Himalayan salt

Instructions

Place dates in a medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.
Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; pulse until well mixed. Place in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
Using clean hands, roll into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in reserved coconut (if desired).
Store, refrigerated, in airtight container.