Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

It’s officially spooky season!! I wanted to kick off spooky season with a burst of energy.

This is the time of the year that my basic side just shines through. I mean it. Pumpkin spice e v e r y t h i n g! Spooky movies. Apple cider. Lattes. Fall colors. Cozy sh%t. All of it! And you know what, I am not even embarrassed by it! i 100% embrace my basic side this time of the year.

I’m kicking off fall and spooky season with these Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls. As usual – super quick to put together – and a burst of fall in each bite! I like to have these as a pre workout snack to give me just the right kick of energy that I need during my workout.

Also, feel free to substitute ingredients in and out of this recipe. Make it your own! It’s versatile. I like to use sunflower seed butter in this recipe, but feel free to use a seed or nut butter of your choice. Play around with the spices, try some nutmeg or extra cinnamon.

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 10 balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup + 1/2 cup rolled oats – separated
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsps ground flaxseed meal
• 3 tbsps nut or seed butter of choice
• 2 tsps pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Combine 1 cup oats, pumpkin puree, honey, flaxseed meal, nut or seed butter, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon into a food processor and process until all ingredients are incorporated.
2. Transfer into a large bowl. Add in 1/2 cup rolled oats and chocolate chips. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Take a handful of the mixture (an ice cream scoop size) and start to roll into balls.
3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours and then enjoy! Sprinkle some pumpkin spice on top if you like!