Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cup dates
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp 100% raw cacao powder
  • 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pecan chips (for topping, or other diced nuts)

Instruction

  • In a medium-sized bowl or plate, add the pecan chips and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine dates and pumpkin puree.
  • Pulse until mixture turns into a smooth paste, scraping the mixture off the sides of the blender in between pulses if necessary.
  • Add pumpkin seeds, cacao powder and pumpkin spice to the mixture.
  • Pulse again until the pumpkin seeds are finely diced.
  • Transfer mixture into a small bowl and roll into a large ball.
  • Cut ball into fourths.
  • Separate each fourth into three evenly-sized pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a ball until 12 balls are formed.
  • Using the palm of your hand, roll each ball into the pecan chips, pressing lightly, until the ball is nicely coated with the nut topping.
  • Continue until each ball is coated.
  • Serve each energy ball in a mini muffin cup for a beautiful presentation and enjoy!