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    Cranberry Pumpkin Energy Balls

    April 24, 2014 by Emily Cooper 19 Comments

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    Cranberry Pumpkin Energy Balls - An easy and healthy snack you can take on the go! No refined sugar, flour, or oil! 

    Cranberry Pumpkin Energy Balls - An easy and healthy #snack you can take on the go! No refined sugar, flour, or oil! | #vegan | #glutenfree | @sinfulnutrition

    These cranberry pumpkin energy balls take the cake in terms of quick and easy snacks to take on the road, trail, or straight to my mouth in most cases. Now you may be thinking pumpkin is only reserved for fall weather, pies, and lattes but I'd ask you again after you try one of these.

    Each bite has a blend of carbs, protein, healthy fats, and straight up goodness to fuel your body through any activity you deem worthy. And the perfect size to store in your pack right next to your water.

    Cranberry Pumpkin Energy Balls - An easy and healthy #snack you can take on the go! No refined sugar, flour, or oil! | #vegan | #glutenfree | @sinfulnutrition

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    Cranberry Pumpkin Energy Balls - An easy and healthy #snack you can take on the go! No refined sugar, flour, or oil! | #vegan | #glutenfree | @sinfulnutrition

    Pumpkin Oat Energy Bites


    ★★★★★

    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
    • Yield: 16 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ½ cup wheat germ
    • ½ cup peanut Butter
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground ginger

    Instructions

    1. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
    2. Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour to set.
    3. Remove from fridge, and roll into balls.
    4. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or in freezer up to 1 month.
    • Prep Time: 1 hour 10 mins
    • Category: Snack

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bite
    • Calories: 87
    • Sugar: 2
    • Fat: 4
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 4

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    Comments

    1. Katie

      April 24, 2014 at 10:51 am

      What is wheat germ? And what happens if I try to make these without it? 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 24, 2014 at 5:20 pm

        I'm sure it would be fine. You could sub in ground flax seeds too if you have that. Let me know if you try it without and how it works!

        Wheat germ is the part of a wheat plant seed that holds all the vitamins and minerals. It's a good source of vitamin E.

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    2. Abby Liu

      April 24, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Is there a way to make this gluten free? I can use gluten free oats, but do you have any recommendation for a substitute for the wheat germ?

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 24, 2014 at 5:22 pm

        You could also use ground flaxseed meal or almond meal instead. Let me know how they come out if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Deborah Brooks

      August 01, 2018 at 8:37 am

      peanut butter and cranberry and oats yes please! I have not used wheat germ in forever great idea

      Reply
    4. Rebecca Clyde

      August 01, 2018 at 11:07 am

      ohhh these look delicious! love this flavor combination

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Mikki

      August 01, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      These look so good!!!
      Reminds me that Fall will someday be here.. hopefully. LOL!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Jenny Shea Rawn

      August 01, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Ok now you have me craving all things fall! These look like such the perfect fall snack!

      Reply
    7. Abbey Sharp

      August 01, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      This looks like the best snack! So yum

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. jill conyers

      August 02, 2018 at 6:15 am

      I need a sub for wheat germ. Easy enough to do. Looks yummy Emily.

      Reply
    9. Angela Cardamone

      August 02, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Yum, these look so delicious! I love that they are quick & easy to make too!!

      Reply
    10. Jessica Levinson

      August 02, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      These cranberry pumpkin energy balls are my kind of snacking! Loving those fall flavors! So glad fall is just around the corner!

      Reply

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