pumpkin pie energy balls

 
Yep, it happens every year, pumpkin season. There are a few pumpkin recipes that I make every year, pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin pie energy balls. It's honestly not even the pumpkin that I love so much but all of those fabulous spices that accompany it in any fall dessert.

pumpkin pie energy balls

• 10 oz or 3 cups rolled oats
• 5 oz or 1 cup almonds
• 2 Tbsp flaxmeal
• 10 oz or 1 1/2 cup dates, pitted and soaked
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
•  1" piece fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• desiccated coconut for rolling

The first thing I usually do when using dates is remove the pits and then soak them for a few minutes in hot water. Some dates are soft and gooey and don't require this step but if you have a variety that are drier, this helps tremendously to soften them up for processing.

While the dates are soaking add the oats, almonds, and flaxmeal to a food processor. Process into a course meal, chunks of almonds are always okay. Transfer this dry mixture into a large bowl. Drain the dates and add them to the food processor along with the pumpkin, spices, vanilla, and ginger. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides when necessary. Add this to the dry ingredients and combine with a rubber spatula or your hands.

Portion and roll into 1" balls. Roll through coconut flakes to coat. Store in the fridge and enjoy generously!

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pumpkin pie energy balls

by almost vegan December-1-2017

a taste of the season in a healthy snack!

Ingredients

• 10 oz or 3 cups rolled oats
• 5 oz or 1 cup almonds
• 2 Tbsp flaxmeal
• 10 oz or 1 1/2 cups dates
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• about 1 cup desiccated coconut

Instructions

Remove the pits from the dates and soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. Add the oats, almonds, and flaxmeal to a food processor and process into a fine meal, chunks of almonds are always okay. Transfer this dry mixture into a large bowl. Drain the dates and add them to the food processor along with the pumpkin, spices, vanilla, and ginger. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides when necessary. Add this to the dry ingredients and combine with a rubber spatula or your hands.Portion and roll into 1" balls. Roll through coconut flakes to coat. Store in the fridge and enjoy generously!

Details

Prep time: 40 mins Cook time: Total time: 40 mins Yield: 25