3cupsdryuncooked oatmeal (I used gluten-free thick cut oats)
1cupall-natural Pumpkin Puree
1cupall-natural Peanut butteror Almond butter
2/3cuppure maple syrup or raw honey
1/2tspcinnamon
1/2tsppumpkin pie spice
1/2Tbspvanilla extract
4-6Tbspground flax seedsif ‘dough’ seems too wet, then I add more ground flax, if it’s too dry, add less…start with a smaller quantity
1cupsmall chopped walnutschopped almonds, chopped peanuts, coconut flakes, or any combination of mix-ins that equal 1 cup total.
1/2cupmini dark chocolate chips. You could use dark chocolate/cacao piecesor just skip them altogether.
Instructions
Combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl until very thoroughly mixed.
Roll into balls of about 1″ in diameter (mine were a bit larger). Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Prep https://cleanfoodcrush.com/pumpkin-energy-balls/
Place on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper & freeze one hour.
Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.