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    Pumpkin Date Balls 3 Ways

    Published: Oct 23, 2017 · Modified: Dec 4, 2019 by Melissa · 1 Comment

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    Pumpkin Date Balls are a sweet fall treat that you can feel good about eating. Here are three fantastic flavor variations to try!

    Pumpkin Date Bites, 3 Ways

    Pumpkin Date Balls 3 Ways

    Another post from my good friend Emily (we are friends from college and I just adore her) and it's a keeper! Long live all things healthy snacks that include pumpkin. ENJOY friends!

    I never thought I’d say this, but I LOVE DATES!! They are nature’s candy and packed with amazing fuel for the body. They are loaded with fiber, potassium, and B-vitamins, to name a few. Mix them with something crunchy and chocolatey, or even a bit of pumpkin, and it's perfection!

    I tried this recipe using canned pumpkin, but I love using the crockpot to cook those hard-to-cut squashes and pumpkins! Thank you Melissa for this tip! It has been a game changer for me!

    My goal was to satisfy anyone’s taste buds, especially the picky humans in your life! By adding in a few chocolate chips (or M&Ms if you have them!), you take their visual appearance up a notch so the kids will say, “Hold up - these actually look like I want to eat that!” They are especially chewy and delightful right out of the freezer, and fantastic for the punctually challenged folks out there! Anyone? Ok, maybe it’s just me.

    Pumpkin Date Balls, 3 Ways

    Tips and Tricks for Making Pumpkin Date Balls:

    • Double the batch. It’s only proper. This recipe makes between 8-10 balls (about 2 inch diameter), but I ate three just while MAKING a batch. It’s totally worth the extra time to have more of these on hand!
    • Use whatever nuts you have on hand! I tried each recipe using a different nut, and I found that they all have a similar taste. The almonds were more crunchy, while the pecans were a bit softer. Save yourself some time and use what you have!
    • If you prefer your nuts to be more finely ground, I would put them in the food processor first. I liked the bits of larger chunks personally!

    Eat as many of these as you want, and feel good about it.

    Pumpkin Pecan Date Balls

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    Pumpkin Pecan Date Balls

    Pumpkin Pecan Date Balls


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    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 10 Balls 1x
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    Pumpkin Date Balls are a sweet fall treat that you can feel good about eating. Here is the pumpkin pecan flavor to try!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (Costco has them!)
    • ½ cup pecans, plus 12 pecans for topping
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
    • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Toss the dates, pecans, pumpkin, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt into your food processor and pulse.
    2. Roll into balls (I like larger 2-inch balls), or use an ice cream scoop.
    3. Top with a pecan by gently pressing one into each ball.
    4. Enjoy fresh, or slide them into the freezer for a few hours. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Food Processor
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: pumpkin energy balls, homemade energy balls, healthy energy balls recipe, energy balls, energy balls recipes, no bake energy balls, energy balls with dates, healthy energy balls

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    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Date Balls

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    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Date Balls


    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 10 Balls 1x
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    Description

    Pumpkin Date Balls are a sweet fall treat that you can feel good about eating. Here is the chocolate chip pumpkin flavor to try!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (Costco has them!)
    • ½ cup almonds
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
    • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt
    • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or M&Ms

    Instructions

    1. Toss the dates, almonds, pumpkin, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt into your food processor and pulse.
    2. Roll into balls (I like larger 2-inch balls), or use an ice cream scoop.
    3. Dip the ball into a bowl with the mini chocolate chips. Using fingers, gently press them into the ball.
    4. Enjoy fresh, or slide them into the freezer for a few hours. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Food Processor
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: pumpkin energy balls, homemade energy balls, healthy energy balls recipe, energy balls, energy balls recipes, no bake energy balls, energy balls with dates, healthy energy balls

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    Melted Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Date Balls

     

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    Melted Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Date Balls


    • Total Time: 13 minutes
    • Yield: 10 Balls 1x
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    Pumpkin Date Balls are a sweet fall treat that you can feel good about eating. Here is the pumpkin with dark chocolate drizzle flavor to try!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, plus extra for drizzling or dipping
    • ½ tsp olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (Costco has them!)
    • ½ cup raw cashews
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Melt chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted and shiny. Add 2 tablespoons melted chocolate to food processor.
    2. Add the dates, cashews, pumpkin, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor and pulse.
    3. Roll into balls (I like larger 2-inch balls), or use an ice cream scoop.
    4. Drizzle the remaining chocolate on top of the date balls, or dip them in the chocolate.
    5. Enjoy fresh, or slide them into the freezer for a few hours. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 3 min
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Food Processor
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: pumpkin energy balls, homemade energy balls, healthy energy balls recipe, energy balls, energy balls recipes, no bake energy balls, energy balls with dates, healthy energy balls

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    Pumpkin Date Balls 3 Ways

    The following recipes have been adapted from Rebecca Bohl on PaleoGrubs.com, and I chose my favorite blends of flavors just for you!

     

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    1. deb c

      October 23, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Punctually challenged....everyone who knows me calls it Debbie Time....and I refuse to wear a watch! Gonna try these, cuz, hey, chocolate! Thanks!

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