Fall has finally come to Arizona and it is a beautiful 81 degrees today.
The new puppy woke me up at 6 am and I had a can of pumpkin, so what better way to start a Sunday then with a good cup of coffee and some protein packed energy bites to get me through the week.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
1 TBS Canned Pumpkin
1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie spice
4 oz of Non-Dairy Milk (your choice)
Stevia or Monkfruit to desired sweetness
Place all ingredients in a small mason jar and shake until well mixed.
Pumpkin Energy Bites
1 Cup Dates
1 TBS Molasses
1 TBS Maple Syrup or Honey
2 TBS Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Oatmeal
1 Scoop Protein Powder
2 TBS Hemp Seed
2 TBS Chia Seed
2 TBS Flaxseed (ground)
2 Tsp Pumpkin Spice
Salt (to taste)
2 TBS Dried Cranberries
2 TBS Raw Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
Directions:
In a blender or food processor mix dates, molasses, syrup, nut butter and vanilla. Then add dry ingredients and pumpkin, mix again. Scoop out into a bowl and fold in cranberries, seeds and chocolate chips. Roll into balls and refrigerate.
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