Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites {Vegan & GF}

Name: Pumpkin Pie Bites {Vegan & GF}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almonds; ¼ cup hemp seeds; ¼ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut; ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 10 pitted Medjool dates, about 1 cup; For pumpkin pie spice dusting:; 2 tablespoon maple sugar; ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon

September 30, 2017 / By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition / 45 Comments

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These vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly Pumpkin Pie Bites are great for a seasonal, healthy treat.

These cookies fall into the category of Energy Bites, meaning that they are a no-bake treat full of energizing ingredients.

This Pumpkin Pie Energy Bite recipe is a tweak on my classic Chocolate-Coconut version, but with the addition of pumpkin pie spice for that distinctively yummy pumpkin pie flavor. I’ve actually just updated this recipe to include a dusting of maple sugar on the outside.

I always make a batch this way for an anniversary party that I usually attend at my former gym around this time, and I know my health-minded friends will love them. Besides how clean the ingredients are in these Pumpkin Pie Bites, I just love how they only take 10 minutes or less to make. All you need are (clockwise, from top left in photo):

Hemp seeds
Shredded dried coconut
Pumpkin pie spice
Dates
Coconut oil
Almonds

I’ve updated this recipe with a “how to” video!

I’ll be making another batch for a Halloween party this year. I honestly can’t get over making energy bites as a healthy treat to have on hand. Sometimes I make a double batch and freeze one. They only take about 30 minutes of de-frosting time in the fridge.

Here’s my printable recipe for these vegan, gluten-free, and paleo Pumpkin Pie Bites:

Pumpkin Pie Bites {Vegan & GF}

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Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 15
Category: Dessert
Method: Food processor
Cuisine: vegan, glutenfree, paleo

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Description

A seasonal, healthy treat that tastes like pumpkin pie!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almonds
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
10 pitted Medjool dates, about 1 cup
For pumpkin pie spice dusting:
2 tablespoon maple sugar
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon

Instructions

Combine almonds, hemp seeds, coconut, pumpkin pie spice, coconut oil, and dates in the base of a food processor. Turn the processor on high for about 2 minutes. The ingredients should be well combined.
Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and then use your hands to roll the dough into about 12-15 cookies, about 1-1/2” in diameter.
To make the pumpkin pie spice dusting, place the maple sugar and pumpkin pie spice onto a plate. Roll each cookie in the sugar until covered.
Place the cookies in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours to chill. The cookies can then be served cold or at room temperature.

Items recommended for this recipe (full disclosure: Amazon.com affiliate links included where I get a small commission if you use my links…thank you in advance):

Food processor (I use a Breville Sous Chef)
Organic hemp seeds, also called hemp hearts
Organic pumpkin pie spice that has a really nice flavor…my favorite one!
Organic maple sugar

Feel free to leave off the maple sugar coating to make these even healthier:

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