Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

3 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats (uncooked)
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup nut butter
¼ cup honey
½ cup raisins 
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened  (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, add pumpkin, nut butter, honey, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir well until smooth.
  2. Add oats and raisins. Stir until combined.
  3. Use a tablespoon to scoop mixture into your hand, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. Shape into a one-inch ball and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Store the energy bites in the refrigerator, in a plastic container or plastic bag for up to one week.
  6. Energy bites can also be stored in the freezer for up to two months. 

 
Optional:
For added texture, roll energy bites in coconut using these instructions.

  1. In a small bowl, add 1 cup shredded coconut.
  2. Drop each ball into the bowl of shredded coconut and roll the ball around until it is lightly covered.
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Recipe Category

No cooking required

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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

3 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats (uncooked)
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup nut butter
¼ cup honey
½ cup raisins 
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened  (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, add pumpkin, nut butter, honey, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir well until smooth.
  2. Add oats and raisins. Stir until combined.
  3. Use a tablespoon to scoop mixture into your hand, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. Shape into a one-inch ball and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Store the energy bites in the refrigerator, in a plastic container or plastic bag for up to one week.
  6. Energy bites can also be stored in the freezer for up to two months. 

 
Optional:
For added texture, roll energy bites in coconut using these instructions.

  1. In a small bowl, add 1 cup shredded coconut.
  2. Drop each ball into the bowl of shredded coconut and roll the ball around until it is lightly covered.

Nutrition Facts

15 serving per container

Serving size 2 energy bites

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 18g
Includes 1g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 304mg 6%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

funding statement logo

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.