Name: Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 30-60 minutes chill time)
Cuisine: The Perfect Fall Treat
Ingredients: 2 rolled oats; 1/2 chopped nuts or seeds (pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, etc.); 1/4 ground flax seeds; 1/4 dark chocolate chips; 1/4 dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, cherries, chopped apricots, etc.); 1 pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 sea salt; 1 almond butter; 1/3 honey; 1/4 canned pumpkin; 1 1/2 vanilla extract

The Perfect Fall Treat

These energy bites make a great snack loaded with healthy fats and fiber, which are great for balancing blood sugar, detoxing excess hormones, and supporting heart health.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30-60 minutes chill time)
Makes: 18-20 balls

Recipe courtesy of

Lisa Markley Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds (pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, etc.)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, cherries, chopped apricots, etc.)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup almond butter
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients together (oats, seeds, chocolate chips, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt) and stir until well-blended. 
Add in the almond butter, honey, and canned pumpkin and stir until well-blended using a large spoon or spatula.
Roll by hand into small golf-ball sized balls. If the balls are not sticking together enough, add a little more almond butter and/or honey to taste.
Line a large container with parchment or wax paper and place the balls into the container until ready to eat.

Storage tips: keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for 3-4 months.