Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

Enjoy the taste of pumpkin pie without the guilt! These pumpkin pie energy bites are sinfully good and a healthy alternative to the real stuff. I keep them in the freezer and pull one out whenever I need a sweet treat. 

 

 

Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

Ingredients: 

1 cup pitted dates

warm water

1/2 cup raw pecan halves (or pecan pieces)

1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, reserve small amount for garnish

2 tsp. pure maple syrup

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 pinch sea salt

Directions:

1. Place dates in a medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside. 

2. Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.

3. Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt; pulse until well mixed. Place in a medium bowl. 

Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes. 

4. Using clean hands, roll into Tbsp. size balls; roll in reserved coconut, if desired. 

5. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container.

1 serving = 2 energy bites

21 Day Fix containers = 1 yellow container treat “swap”

Recipe source: FIXATE Cookbook