Recently I made pumpkin gnocchi and had a bit of pumpkin left over. I put the small amount in the refrigerator with the mindset that it would probably remain there until it got fuzzy and I had to throw it away (you can probably relate, right?). But as I started looking around in my pantry and cupboards, I got an idea of making energy bites. I had enough different ingredients that I thought would work, and lo and behold, this Pumpkin Energy Bite was created.
These come together quickly and hold up beautifully in the refrigerator. I work out of the house but the DIY Guy has a home office and he's been munching on these for his afternoon breaks. Yay! So instead of tossing out the leftover pumpkin, these are giving him some extra energy. Waste not, want not, right?
- 1 cup chopped craisins
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- dash ginger
- dash salt
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- Place all ingredients in a medium size bowl and stir until well combined
- Place about 1 ½ tablespoon of mixture in hand and roll into balls
- Place in refrigerator until firm
- Keeps in refrigerator for one week
If you wanted to kick it up a notch, add in some mini chocolate chips - a little bit would provide some great flavor!
Another energy bite you might like. Ironically I created this bite about a year ago, must be the time of year I'm looking for an extra energy burst! Enjoy!
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Kimberly Killebrew says
Such a yummy, healthy snack, love these!
Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says
I think my whole family would love these! I just have to sub certified gluten-free oats, but otherwise everything else is already gluten-free!
Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says
I think my whole family would love these! I just have to sub certified gluten-free oats, but otherwise everything else is already gluten-free!
The Chunky Chef says
These look perfect for a mid-afternoon snack!!
eatgood4life.blogspot.com says
I love any type of energy bites but with pumpkin even more. These look awesome!
Diane Ugo says
These look so delicious and the fact that they're healthy is a bonus.
Robyn says
Ohhh, these are chock full of healthy deliciousness, Deb! Pumpkin and craisins together are the best! Thanks so much for your kind comments. You truly did inspire me to figure out what I was doing behind the camera, lol. Have a wonderful Sunday 🙂
Robyn says
PS. I was sharing your post and I can't get your Yummly button to work.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I always have the best intention for leftover pumpkin, but it doesn't always happen. Love this idea to use it up though!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
I love energy bites and make all different flavors, but this is a first! Pumpkin. I am gluten free so I love to have snacks I can take with me when I leave the house or for a quick snack!! Love it. And perhaps the pumpkin will get me into the fall season, I'm having a hard time with it! LOL I'm ready for spring.
Krista Rollins says
I'm glad you had pumpkin left over so these beauties could make an appearance! They sound and look delicious Deb!
Jamie Sherman says
I have leftover pumpkin in my fridge right now .... and now, I know what to do with it!!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I have a little pumpkin leftover in the fridge right now and these look like the perfect way to use it up! These are my kind of snack!
Nancy Piran says
I have some pumpkin in my fridge I now know how to use! These look great!
Cathy Trochelman says
Haha - the number of times my pumpkin has gone fuzzy!!!! Now I know how to use it up...these look tasty!
Kim Lange says
Yum!!!!
Kimberly Lewis says
Yummy! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you! Lou Lou Girls
EZPZ Mealz says
These look super delicious. I love pumpkin, and I could definitely enjoy some of these as a snack.