Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

These healthy pumpkin chocolate chip energy bites are a delicious and nutritious Halloween snack to make with your kids! Definitely dietitian- and kid-approved!

Fall, to me, means pumpkin-spiced everything.  

I can’t get enough of these pumpkin-spice muffins these yummy pumpkin waffles, and of course, pumpkin-spice lattes. Not only does pumpkin add a delicious flavour and vibrant colour, but it also adds loads of nutritional value, containing lots of potassium, beta-carotene and fibre. 

Because I’m all about “quick and easy” these days, I’ve been making lots of no-bake energy/protein bites (or “balls” depending on what you like to call them).

My kids love them, they pack a punch when it comes to nutrition and they’re super easy to make. I find that they are the perfect after-school, or on-the-go snack on busy days. Naturally, I had to make a pumpkin-spice version of these, and decided to add chocolate (of course), oats and maple syrup for a bit of sweetness. 

I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Sarah Remmer, RD

These quick and easy energy bites have a dose of pumpkin for added flavour and a nutrition boost. A perfect healthy treat!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Additional Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24 -36

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup nut butter of choice
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well. 
• Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating! 
• Store in the fridge or freezer. 

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Keyword chocolate chip pumpkin spice, energy bites, healthy snack

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Sarah Remmer, RD

Sarah Remmer, RD, is a registered dietitian and mom of three, specializing in family and pediatric nutrition. She’s the founder of Centred Nutrition Collective and has nearly 20 years of experience helping families feel confident about feeding their kids.