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)
Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites
Servings: 15
Ingredients:
Directions:
- In a large bowl, add pumpkin, nut butter, honey, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir well until smooth.
- Add oats and raisins. Stir until combined.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop mixture into your hand, one tablespoon at a time.
- Shape into a one-inch ball and place on a baking sheet.
- Store the energy bites in the refrigerator, in a plastic container or plastic bag for up to one week.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, add 1 cup shredded coconut.
- Drop each ball into the bowl of shredded coconut and roll the ball around until it is lightly covered.
Recipe Category
No cooking required
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.
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:
- In a large bowl, add pumpkin, nut butter, honey, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir well until smooth.
- Add oats and raisins. Stir until combined.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop mixture into your hand, one tablespoon at a time.
- Shape into a one-inch ball and place on a baking sheet.
- Store the energy bites in the refrigerator, in a plastic container or plastic bag for up to one week.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, add 1 cup shredded coconut.
- 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.
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.