pumpkin power protein balls

• 3 c organic, gluten free oatmeal
• 1/2 c organic ground flaxseed
• 2 T  organic chia seeds
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 3/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp himalayan salt or preferred salt

Pulse in a food processor until well mixed

• 1 c organic pumpkin puree
• 1 c organic almond butter
• 1/4 - 1/2 c local honey or maple syrup (start with 1/4 cup and taste, add more as desired)
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla (free of chemicals and alcohol)

Add these four ingredients to the dry mixture and pulse until well blended.

• 1 c of preferred combination of:  chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes

Add and pulse to gently blend with pumpkin mixture.

• 1/2 c mini dark chocolate chips (no sugar added) OR more nuts or 2 T organic chia seeds

Stir into mixture....if too wet, add a little more ground flaxseed.

Roll into 1" balls and place on parchment paper and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve!!  

created by Char