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Pumpkin Energy Bites

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD
Pumpkin energy Bites

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For a boost of vitamins A and C, fiber and healthy fats, try these easy-to-make treats. Drinking extra fluids is recommended when consuming no-bake oat bites.


Yield: 25 Bites

 

¾ cup smooth almond butter or sunflower seed butter

½ cup pumpkin puree

½ cup ground flax seeds

¼ cup honey

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1½ cup old-fashioned oats

 

Combine all the ingredients except for the oats in a large bowl. Form one to two tablespoons of the mix by hand into round bites. Roll the bites in the oats and place them in a bowl.

Place the bowl of bites in the freezer for 45 minutes to two hours based on desired firmness. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to six days, or keep them in the freezer for up to three months.

 

Recipe courtesy of Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

 

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