Saturday, September 26, 2015

#1,633: Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

These look way better than they photograph, yet they look nothing like the original recipe I found.  NOTHING like it.  These are good, but I would not make them again.  They were too soft to keep in the fridge, and yet didn't completely solidify in the freezer, so they just had a cold popsicle texture to it (which I personally hate eating/biting cold popsicles).

The flavor was really good though and these are healthy, but not something I could transport too easily without fear of it just kind of mushing all together.  

1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Pinch of salt

Place the dates into a small bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
Place the pecans into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add in the rest of the ingredients, including the soaked dates. Pulse until combined. Adjust the spices to taste. Place into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
Use your hands to form the dough into small balls. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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