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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Energy Bites

  • Author: Ann
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 - 14 bites 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup PB2 (or other peanut butter powder)
  • 2/3 cup oat bran (or rolled oats – quick or old fashioned)
  • 1/3 cup Benefiber (or vanilla protein powder)
  • 1/41/3 cup pumpkin puree (canned or home cooked)
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup craisins (or raisins)
  • 1/3 cup roasted pepitas 

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, add the peanut butter powder, oats, fiber or protein powder, pumpkin (start with 1/4 cup), maple syrup, vanilla and spices. Stir to mix well. The mixture will be crumbly.
  2. Add the craisins and pepitas and stir to mix, then use your hands to finish mixing, squeezing it together gently as you go, until the mixture comes together into a ball. If needed, add a little more pumpkin to get it all to stick together well.
  3. Form the “dough” into 12 – 14 balls about 1 inch in diameter. Store in a covered container in the fridge.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 88
  • Carbohydrates: 12.2 g
  • Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

Keywords: Peanut butter, Pumpkin, Oats, Energy Bites, Power Bars, Breakfast, Snacks, Gluten free, Heart healthy