Pumpkin Walnut & Date Energy Bites

Well Hello Monday! Hope the beginning of everyone's week is flying by after a fun weekend! 

...In case you are dragging a little today, I wanted to share this great "pick me up" recipe. These Pumpkin Energy Bites are the perfect healthy little snack. Plus, they are festive and very easy to make! 

Hope they help you get through your week with a little extra energy and holiday season spirit! J 24 Days until Thanksgiving!

What you will need:

1 cup canned pumpkin

1½ cups old fashioned oats

½ cup walnuts

½ cup dried dates

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½  teaspoon nutmug

½ teaspoon ground ginger

To get from A to B:

ü Coarsley chop walnuts and dates with a large knife to size desired. I love being able to get a good taste of the dates and walnuts, so I leave the pieces a little on the larger side.

ü In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir all of the ingredients together until you have a consistent mixture.

ü Using a melon baller, or your hands, form small bite- size balls and place on parchment paper.  I make my balls a little on the larger side ~ 2-3 bites.

ü Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Enjoy!

A few notes:

ü This recipe makes about 8 – 10 energy bites

ü To store the energy bites place them into a Tupperware and keep them in the refrigerator.

ü To achieve a consistency you are happy with, you may need to carefully add in a small amount of extra oats or pumpkin.

ü You can make a lot of substitutions for this recipe. Try almonds, instead of walnuts. Add small bits of dark chocolate or add chia or flaxseeds for an added health benefit!