Pumpkin Bites

Ingredients required:

• Old - Fashioned Rolled Oats - 1 1/4 cups (quick oats can also be used)

• Chia Seeds - 1 tbsp. (optional)

• Ground Cinnamon - 1 1/2 tsps. (optional)

• Salt

• Peanut Butter - 1/2 cup

• Pumpkin Puree - 1/4 cup

• Honey - 1/4 cup

• Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp. (optional)

• Mini Chocolate Chips - 1/4 cup (optional)

Preparation:

• In a medium to large bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. With a mixing tool such as a whisk or blender, mix until ingredients are combined.

• Add the peanut butter, pumpkin puree, honey, and vanilla. Mix until the ingredients come together. Stir in the mini chocolate chips if you are using them.

• Roll the mixture into balls, about 2 tablespoons per ball. Place the pumpkin energy balls into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.