Autumn Inspired Energy Bites
These delicious little energy bites are extremely nutritious, packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals! AND inspired by seasonal autumn ingredients and flavours!

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice & Seed Bites
Makes 40 energy bites/Prep Time 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups oats (we used whole rolled oat flakes)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree, tinned
- 1 cup pumpkin seed butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Chocolate Chip Sunflower Seed Chia Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (we used whole rolled oat flakes)
- 1 cup sunflower seed butter
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa plus)
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until well-blended. Mix well.
- Roll into 1-inch bites and place on parchment paper inside an airtight container. Chill and enjoy!

Cinnamon Sunflower Seed Bites
Makes 15 -16 energy bites/Prep Time 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 10 large dates pitted, soaked in hot water
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup pumpkin seed protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 tablespoons coconut or almond milk or your favourite milk (add more if mixture is dry)!
Directions
- Drain dates and finely dice.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
- Store in the fridge or freezer.

Mint Chocolate Sunflower Seed Bites
Makes 15 energy balls/Prep Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 large dates pitted, soaked in hot water
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup pumpkin seed protein powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Himilayan sea salt
- 4-6 tablespoons coconut or almond milk or your favourite milk (add more if mixture feels dry)
Directions
- Drain dates and finely dice.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mix well.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for one hour before eating!
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
As always with our recipes, all ingredients are available at Jo Anne's Place stores.
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