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Pumpkin Kasha Energy Bites

Nutrient dense, vegan and gluten free, these little energy bites will fill you up without slowing you down! Half the recipe for a a yield of about 19 bites. vegan + gluten free
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 37 Bites
Calories 81kcal
Author Traci York

Ingredients

For the Bites:

  • 21 Medjool Dates pitted (about 3/4 lb with pits)
  • 3/4 C Pumpkin Puree 6 3/4 oz
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 C Oat Flour gluten free or regular (see note*) (3 3/4 oz)
  • 3/4 C Almond Meal or Flour 3 1/4 oz
  • 1/2 C Kasha AKA uncooked buckwheat groats or roasted buckwheat kernals *see note, 3 3/4 oz
  • 3/4 C + 2 Tbs Chopped Pepitas finely chopped for rolling in (see other options below) (5 oz)

Optional for Rolling in:

Instructions

  • In a food processor, process half of the following: pitted dates, pumpkin puree, extract, spices and salt. Process until a smooth paste is formed, stopping to scrape the sides down several times. Scoop out into a large mixing bowl. Process the remaining pitted dates, pumpkin puree, spices and salt as before then place it in the bowl with the other date/pumpkin date mixture.
  • To the date mixture stir in half of the following: oat flour, almond meal, and kasha (uncooked). Stir to incorporate, then add the remaining flour, meal and kasha. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Using a #40 scoop (or 1 Tbs + 1 tsp) scoop to portion all the bites. Place on a cutting board. At this point you can either place the bites in the fridge for 30 minuites to make them a bit easier to handle, or you can forge ahead (although its a bit stickier).
  • Place the chopped pepitas in a shallow dish or small plate.
  • Use your hands to roll individual bites into balls, then roll through the pepitas (or other optional covering) to cover each individual bite.
  • Place in a covered container. When stacking the bites, be sure to separate layers with a piece of parchment or wax paper. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to a week. They will firm up a bit in the fridge.

Notes

*Note: To make oat flour, process 1 C of old fashioned rolled oats in a food processor. Process until a meal is formed.
*Note: Do not cook the kasha. The kasha is crunchy, yes, but will soften within the bites.
Inspired by PCC Natural Markets Kasha Energy Bars

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg