Pumpkin energy balls

There’s no cooking required in these energy-filled snack balls. And since they're filled with so many good-for-you ingredients, you won't need to feel guilty about having a few for a filling mid-day snack.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 67; total fat: 4g; saturated fat: 0g; protein: 2g; carbohydrates: 6g; sugar: 2g; fiber: 2g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 1mg

Recipe and photo by Lindsay Livingston, R.D. of The Lean Green Bean.

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Ingredients 

½ cup pumpkin seeds (shelled)

½ cup sunflower seeds

1 Tbsp chia seeds

½ cup almonds

½ cup pumpkin puree

1 cup chopped and pitted dates

½ cup rolled oats

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp ginger

How to make it 

Put the nuts and seeds in a food processor or high-powered blender, and pulse several times to chop. Pour into a bowl, and set aside.

Put the remaining ingredients in the food processor, and process to chop and mix well.

Add the nut mixture and pulse several times until well-combined.

Scoop mixture onto large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap up, and squeeze to form large ball.

Freeze for 30-60 minutes.

Remove from freezer, and roll into bite-size balls.

Store extra energy balls in the freezer.

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Cook Time: 

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Prep Time: 

15

Article source here:Men’s Fitness