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.
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
- Combine the dates, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, coconut flakes and pumpkin seeds. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
- Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into 1” balls. Store in the refrigerator.
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.