Pumpkin Tahini Energy Bites
Beyond the delicious taste of pumpkin, its nutrition is linked to many health benefits.
Pumpkins contain antioxidants, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. These can neutralize free radicals, stopping them from damaging your cells.
Pumpkin packs vitamins that boost immunity.
Studies show that vitamin A can strengthen your immune system and help fight infections.
Pumpkin is also high in vitamin C, which has been shown to increase white blood cell production, help immune cells work more effectively and make wounds heal faster
It is also a good source of vitamin E and folate, all of which have been shown to aid the immune system as well.
My pumpkin energy bite recipe makes for a nutritious breakfast on the go or snack!
Pumpkin Tahini Energy Bites
Servings: 15 | Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Coconut Flour
2 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)
1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup Tahini
3 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
Directions:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, coconut oil, and pureed pumpkin. Mix thoroughly
Add tahini, maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, & vanilla extract. Continue to mix until well combined. The mixture should be very doughy and stiff.
Roll dough into small balls. Pour sesame seeds onto a small plate and roll each ball in the seeds to coat.
Cover and store in the fridge for up to 7 days, or the freezer for a month
Notes:
No Tahini? Use any type of nut or seed butter.
No Sesame Seeds? Roll them in crushed pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds instead.