Pumpkin Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups oats
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, see notes)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• generous pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   Pulse all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a food processor until well-mixed.

2. 2

   Add chocolate chips and pulse a few more times until they are in small pieces.

3. 3

   Scoop mixture and roll into balls. Freeze until solid and store in the freezer or refrigerator.