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Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites – (from my new kitchen!)

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These energy bites are made with pumpkin and spice and everything nice.  No baking required!

Well, hello!  It’s been a while since I’ve posted.  Some of you know I’ve been knee-deep in a total kitchen renovation for the past few weeks, and I’m so happy to say – IT’S FINISHED!!  Well, there are a few minor odds and ends to tie up, like a door for my pantry and my glass cabinet fronts, but it’s 99% finished, and I. AM. IN. LOOOOVE.

Some people are into cars, others are into clothes and jewelry.  Me – it’s all about the kitchen.  It’s the heart of the home, and where I spend quite a bit of my time, so it’s got to be good.

Sooo… This was 5 weeks ago.  We kept the grocery store’s prepared food departments, packaged salads companies, and yes, even Stouffer’s frozen dinners in business for a few weeks.  I also got to know my local library because it was my “office” during the really messy and loud demo phase.

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And this is today 🙂  I am feeling so completely blessed to be able to call this mine.  So very worth every bit of dust and inconvenience.

I’m slowly getting back into the swing of cooking, so today’s recipe is just a quick, seasonal-flavored energy bite that doubles as a treat.  Who was the genius who invented pumpkin pie spice mix?  I add it to everything in starting in September.

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites|Craving Something Healthy

My local Sprouts had an everything pumpkin sale a few weeks ago, so I stocked up on canned pumpkin as well as pumpkin gingersnaps, pumpkin chips, pumpkin seeds…  These pumpkin spice energy bites are made with canned pumpkin puree, as well as oats, nuts, cranberries and some protein powder. They’re super quick to throw together, and they’re a nice, healthy blend of protein, complex carbs, and healthy fat from the nuts.

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites|Craving Something Healthy

No baking required.  Just chill them in the fridge, roll ’em up and I like to keep them in the freezer for after I work out, or just need a healthier sweet treat.

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites|Craving Something Healthy

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites – (from my new kitchen!)

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Prep Time 20 mins
Servings 11 about 22 1-inch bites/balls
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pitted dates
  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
  • ½ cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Add the first six ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade, and process until the mixture is well combined.
  • If the mixture is too sticky, add additional protein powder or oats.
  • Add the pecans and cranberries and pulse about 8-10 times until both are incorporated.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls, and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate until firm, and then transfer to a freezer bag to store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2610IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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Do you call them energy bites, or energy balls?  Or just a snack?

Eat well!


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Anne Danahy MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a freelance content writer who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. She lives in the Scottsdale area and eats wherever good food is found.

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  1. Adina says

    November 12, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Your new kitchen looks beautiful, I can imagine how happy you are. And I love the thought of making energy bites with pumpkin puree.

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 13, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Thank so much Adina!! I’m pretty happy 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bob says

    November 8, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    You designed it and it turned out to be awesome. Your recipes and photo sessions will be much easier now.

    I’m always impressed…..

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 13, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  3. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Your new kitchen is amazing!!! I hope to be able to design my own kitchen one day.

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 8, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Awww, thanks Nicole! I’m dying over it, and still pinching myself 🙂 I waited over 50 years for my dream kitchen – hope you get yours sooner!

      Reply
  4. Bethany @thekansascitydietitian.com says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Congrats on your kitchen!!! We are in the design phase of a reno, and it just encourages me that it can be done!!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 7, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Yes, it can! I had a great contractor, so it was much less painless than other reno projects we’ve done 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Lauren O'Connor says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Pumpkin, dates, cranberries MMMmmm – great combo and you’ve captured them so beautifully. I just made a similar type of batch (yes – dates, cranberries, oats) but with Paka Baking mix (high protein, high fiber) and with walnuts.

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      I do love these little energy bites! So many delicious variations you can do – yours sound yummy too!

      Reply
  6. Jenny Shea Rawn says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:58 am

    I love pumpkin spice too! The bites look so simple and good. Gorgeous kitchen – congrats!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks for visiting Jenny!

      Reply

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