Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
This recipe post has been revised and updated from it’s original version (Nov 2014).
I am in love.
Yes, with my husband and children, first and foremost, but then with these delectable pumpkin beauties.
My Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls, formerly known as Thank”slimming” Pumpkin Bites, are simple to prepare and pack a WHOLE lot of flavor.
These flavorful energy bites will quickly get you into the “fall spirit”. You know falling leaves, sweaters, and of course, pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING! Pumpkin spice latte, anyone?
These bites fulfill the autumn flavor quota with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and molasses being the stars of this recipe.
A truly comforting and delectable flavor profile if you ask me. 🙂
I have served these many many times and my family and friends always ask for the recipe!
There is just something about the poignant pumpkin flavor, richness of the molasses, and sweetness of the dates that combine into the most delicious little bites of fall.
Keep in mind though…they are only “slimming” (remember their catchy former title?) if you have 1-2 “bites”! Almonds, dates, and honey pack a whole lot of energy. If you aren’t using that energy on a refreshing fall hike or raking leaves, your jeans might start to rebel. 😉
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are the perfect fall snack! Share on XTrue pumpkin lovers will want to double this recipe! If you are anything like me, you will eat half the mixture right out of the food processor and then be disappointed when tomorrow comes and you only have 2 bites left. True story. Ya, my jeans hate me. Ha!
I toss a few frozen bites in lunchboxes because they are thawed and ready to eat by snack time!
Seeing as we are in the mood for fall around here, I thought I would share a few more of my favorite recipes!
Seriously, you can’t go wrong with these donuts! Top them with a maple cream cheese, drizzle of maple coconut butter, or a cinnamon and sugar mixture.
If you have leftover turkey, this recipe will fulfill all of your fall salad dreams. 😉 It has a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg…like…ahhhmazing!
This is your go-to fall breakfast especially if you have anyone with food allergies. It is “free” of everything (sugar, dairy, gluten, and grains) yet tastes like a rich bread pudding.
I am so thankful that my best friend, Sarah, makes these for me each year! It is like our unspoken rule that these have to be in my diet starting Dec. 1st.
Curry is one of my favorites and this simple recipe makes the most of your leftover turkey. There is even a secret ingredient that makes this recipe dynamite!
Okay, onto these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls!
Oh, and be sure to check out this guide, 121 Delicious Healthy Snacks For Every Type of Snacker! You can search for healthy snacks depending on the amount of calories, fat, sugar, or allergens that you are concerned about. You have to check out their simple Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey snack recipe. YUMMO!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted and dried dates
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup sliced almonds (see notes)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the dates, honey, molasses, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Process on LOW until the ingredients are well blended.1 cup pitted and dried dates, 1/4 cup honey, 1 Tablespoon molasses, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- Add in the remaining ingredients and pulse until the mixture forms into a ball.2 Tablespoons ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oatmeal, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- Roll into small bites (size of a large grape) and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for 3 months.
These look and sound absolutely amazing!
Definitely pinning this one!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely evening.
xoxo
Those do sound yummy! It’s always time for pumpkin anything in my opinion. 😉 Thank you so much for sharing them with us at Allergy Free Thursdays, Sammi! Hope to see you back at tonight’s party!
I couldn’t agree more, Raia! Pumpkin for life, in my humble opinion 🙂 Thanks for stopping by friend!
What a lovely, healthy snack, Sammi! I loved how you pointed out that you need to just have one or two though – that is so true with treats 🙂 Thank you for sharing this delicious fall recipe with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. Pinned and tweeted.
Hey April! Yes, though it is hard to eat just a few it is worth it so your jeans don’t rebel 😉 Thanks for spending time here at G&S!
Looks delicious Love to try it, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting.
These look amazing! Pinned & I can not wait to try them 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Sunday Fitness & Food.
Energy bites ate my absolute favorite snack! This recipe sounds ultra yummy! Pinned and stumbled for later!
Thanks for sharing this recipe with others, Ilka! And yes, this recipe is “ultra yummy”!! 🙂 I hope you enjoy them!
These look delicious! Yum!
These are definitely one of my favorites because I LOVE pumpkin and I LOVE chocolate. It doesn’t get much better! Thanks for stopping by, Bethany!
This sounds like a fun healthy snack! 🙂
This is a fun and healthy snack to make! Super easy to get the kids involved 🙂
It would be hard to just a few bites of these. Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids #TastyTuesdays
It really is! Thanks for stopping by Audrey 🙂
These look so tasty!! Would love to make these and have them around for a healthy snack 🙂
I have a love hate relationship with this recipe.
1. I want to have them around all the time, 24-7, 365.
2. Yet I lack portion control with these delicious little bites around! lol
They are so stinkin’ good!! 🙂 Enjoy!!
yum these look fabulous and I have all the ingredients on hand! Can’t wait to try these!
This recipe was made for you, Lauren! It’s not often I have every ingredient on hand after finding a new recipe 🙂
Hi Sammi, Thanks for sharing this recipe! What a great energy-packed snack!
Blessings, Janet
Thanks Janet! It will certainly boost your energy and get you in the mood to get outside and enjoy the crisp fall weather.
Yum! I bet my kiddos would love these. A nice, healthy treat. 😉 Thanks so much for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!
Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party
These look so delicious! Pinning!
Thanks Lauren! Yes, they really are amazing 🙂 I have some leftover pumpkin puree that needs to be used in another batch of these ASAP!
Yum! I just made this with apple butter instead of the pumpkin and it didn’t even need the extra sweetness of the honey. SCORE!
I love the clever caption, Sammi! And how you noted the importance of portion control in order to keep a healthy recipe healthy;-) Oftentimes I have to remind myself that just because something is made with “clean” ingredients doesn’t make it alright to shove the entire batch in my face! These bites sound very yummy and also seem to be the perfect fall snack. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Dulcie for your kinds words and checking out our new blog! Yes, these little bites are so delicious but portion control is so hard with these little stinkers 😉 I am glad you appreciated the wording about “1-2 bites is a portion” because it is so easy to overindulge even though it is technically, like you said, “clean” ingredients. Happy Thanksgiving to you!