Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup pecans or almonds
• ½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes
• 2 tbsp. ground flax seed
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla protein)
• 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place nuts in food processor and pulse until pulverized.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until mixture clumps together.
3. Using damp hands, form into 1-inch balls. You should get about 16 balls.
4. Chill in airtight container to firm up.