Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Pumpkin Energy Balls

Well Happy Tuesday! 
This has got to be the best fall weather we have had in years!
We are actually getting fall! 

 I can smell leaves burning in the distance, hear the wind in the trees, our doors have been open for 3 days in a row allowing our home to be cooled off with God's free air-conditioning.  It has been cool enough at night that we are able to sleep in our fun fall pajama's and under blankets without turning on the heater!

Yes, my friends, this is going to be the best electric bill ever and in the process it has inspired me to craft, organize, clean and bake!  So with that said I'm so far behind on blogging I wanted to start with a quick one that I made the other day and well suffice to say .... it's pumpkin so has been a hit!

These are not only healthy, super easy and no bake!    All is good!

Here are the ingredients:





  • 1 box 8 oz - Chopped Dates
  • 1/4 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 TBS Flax seeds 
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tsp Ginger
  • 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg ( I use whole nutmegs and grate them into recipe )
  • pinch of salt 
  • 1 Cup Dry Oats ( I used instant because it's what I have )
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
So put the dates, pumpkin puree, honey, flax seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in food processor and pulse until smooth and mixed.

Transfer into large bowl, stir in the oats and pumpkin seeds (pepitas) until evenly combined.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer so that when you get ready to roll into balls it is easier to work with.  

Scoop out with small scoop 1'' or  a spoon, your desired size and roll away.  Kids can have fun helping too.  They are a little messy and want to almost fall apart but manage to stay together.
Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.   

I doubt they will last that long and what a healthy little snack.  





HAPPY FALL AND LOVE ME SOME PUMPKINS
MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH
SunShine Joy and Smiles  :)


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