Pumpkin Spice Bliss Balls
These healthy pumpkin spice energy balls are delicious and perfectly autumnal. This bliss ball recipe is also gluten-free, refined-sugar free, and vegan!
Ingredients
- 2 pitted dates (soaked for 20 min in warm water)
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond butter
- 1 & ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ Tbsp pumpkin spice seasoning
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ½ cup blanched almond meal/flour
Instructions
- Finely chop pecans.
- Add dates, pecans, almond butter, pumpkin spice seasoning, pumpkin purée, almond milk, and 1 cup of coconut flakes to a high speed blender or food processor. Blend/process on high until a smooth paste-like consistency is formed (at least 3 minutes), pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Scoop blended mixture into a large mixing bowl and add almond meal. Stir well to combine.
- Scoop mix using a tablespoon and creating a heaping tablespoon. Roll mix into small balls. You will form 12-16 balls. I find that doing this with wet hands works best.
- Roll bliss balls in remaining ¼ cup of coconut flakes and/or dust with additional pumpkin spice seasoning (optional).
- Store balls in freezer until ready to eat. Remove balls from freezer and allow to thaw for 5-10 minutes before enjoying. I find that freezing in a single layer on a plate, then transferring to a tupperware or plastic bag for long term storage prevents sticking. Happy autumnal snacking!