
11/28/2022
Pumpkin Energy Bites
Serving size: 1 bite Makes 25-30 bites
2 cups oats
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, see notes)
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
generous pinch of salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Nutrition Information: 63 calories, 2 grams fat, 9gms carb, 2 grams fiber, 2 grams fat, 2 grams protein
Health Benefits:
Oats: Insoluble Fiber, Beta Glucans, Iron, magnesium, phosphorus, Thiamine, coper, zinc, selenium
Pumpkin: A great source of Vitamins A, C, E, and K. Iron, potassium, and copper, and Manganese. It is low in calories and provides 7 grams of fiber per cup.
Almond Butter: Tyrosine, Glutamine, Phenylalanine, Monounsaturated fats, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamins B6, E and A, Zinc
Chia Seeds: Omega 3 Fatty acid, protein, fiber, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, B-vitamins
Pumpkin Seeds: Fiber, B6, zinc, magnesium, manganese, Phosphorus, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine
Vanilla Extract: : Anti-inflammatory, Calcium, Magnesium, phosphorus, potassium
Cinnamon: Regulates blood sugar, boosts metabolism, lowers blood pressure, reduces inflammation
Maple Syrup is high in Zinc, Potassium, Manganese, Calcium, iron, and magnesium. It has been shown to reduce Alzheimer’s risk, lower cholesterol, and lower inflammation in the liver.
Dark Chocolate: Iron, Magnesium, lowers blood pressure, Boosts cognitive function