Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Snack Carb = 1
Protein = .5
Fats = .5

Yields 26 Energy Bites Total (1 MetPro Serving- 2 Energy Bites, 1 tbsp per bite)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds

• 3/4 cup almonds

• 6 chopped, pitted medjool dates

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 3 servings vanilla protein powder (45 grams total protein; check nutrition facts label)

• 2 tablespoons hemp hearts

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1.) Put almonds and pepitas in a food processor and process until well ground. Transfer to a bowl.
2.) Put dates, oats, protein powder, hemp hearts, chia seeds, and spices in the food processor and process until well chopped.
3.) Add pumpkin and pulse a few times.
4.) Add nut and seed mixture and process until well mixed.
5.) Form into balls (1 tbsp size) and freeze on a baking sheet. Transfer to a bag or storage container and store in the freezer.