Grab a few of these energy balls for an afternoon snack or for breakfast on Thanksgiving. They will be a hit! Vegan, tasty, easy, NO BAKE and can be easily made gluten free!

– 6-8 tbsp oats

– 2 tbsp pumpkin puree

– 2 tbsp almond butter

– 1.5-2 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup (add to your desired sweetness)

– 2 tbsp chia seeds

– 2 tbsp chocolate chips

– 1/4 tsp cinnamon

– 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or combination of nutmeg, cloves and ginger)

– pinch of salt

– splash of vanilla extract

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

2. Pulse to mix together.

3. Roll mixture into individual balls.

4. Devour!

Makes 4-5 balls.

– maple extract

– shredded coconut

– chocolate protein powder in replace of chocolate chips

– dried fruit such as cranberries

– flax seed

– different sweeteners: stevia, brown rice syrup, coconut sugar

* You will need to adjust dry ingredients when adding coconut, protein powder, etc.

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