Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bites
Pumpkin spice and everything nice -- these Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bites make for the yummiest quick and easy snack!
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 3-4 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (natural is best)
- 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch sea salt
Remove pit from dates and soak dates in hot water for 10 min to soften. Remove from water and transfer to food processor to blend into a paste along with 2-3 tbsp of water. Add date paste to large mixing bowl.
Add oats and pumpkin seeds to food processor and pulse into a flour-like consistency. Add to bowl with date paste and all remaining ingredients.
Use a rubber spatula to mix everything together until well combined. If mixture is too dry, add additional 1-2 tbsp of water at a time. If too wet, add additional oats.
Store in freezer for 15-20 min to slightly harden (optional, but makes rolling into bites easier/less messy) before rolling into bite size balls. Optional: roll in cacao powder afterwards! Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.