[NEW] Pumpkin Bites

Enjoy these fruity pumpkin bites as a quick and easy snack. Sweetened only with dates and a perfect size for small hands, these are a wonderful on-the-go snack for the little ones. With an excellent balance of spices, it's a treat that any little trick-or-treater would be thrilled to receive.
Active: 15 Minutes Cook: None Total: 15 mins
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[NEW] Pumpkin Bites

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. dates, chopped 1/4 c. pumpkin puree 1 T. chia seeds 1 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. ground ginger 1/4 t. ground nutmeg 1/8 t. salt 1 c. old-fashioned oats 1 c. unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted 1 c. pumpkin seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. Combine the dates, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  2. Stir in the oats, coconut flakes and pumpkin seeds. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  3. Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into 1” balls. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

25 servings per container
Serving size 25 g
Amount per serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 13.6mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 13.6mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 142.5mg 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.