Halloween pumpkin omega bites
Trying to stay committed to your health goals through the holidays? All your progress does NOT need to go out the window. As Halloween creeps closer, get ready to bring a treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious to your spooky gatherings!
Our Halloween Pumpkin Omega Bites are packed with omega-3 fatty acids from flax seeds, helping tame inflammation, balance hormones, support cholesterol levels, and aid weight management. With less sugar and more fiber, protein, whole grains, and antioxidants from wholesome ingredients like pumpkin, oats, and dark chocolate. Embrace the fall season and wow your party guests with this fiber-filled, antioxidant-rich Halloween treat!
Let’s dig in!
Total time: 35 Minutes | Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Chill Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 24 | Category: Snack & Dessert | Cuisine: American Seasonal
Ingredients
1 cup cashew butter (unsweetened, unsalted)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup 70% dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cashew butter, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup maple syrup. Stir until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients: Add 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats, 1/4 cup ground flax seeds, and 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice. Mix until fully combined.
Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup 70% dark chocolate chips.
Form Bars or Bites: For bars:place into a 8x8 glass dish and smash down until smooth. For bites: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into 24 balls (about 32g each). Use slightly wet hands to prevent sticking.
Chill: Place bars or bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
122 calories | 3 g protein | 12.5 g carbs (11 g net) | 7 g fat | 1.5 g fiber
Per 2-0.5 inch diameter mini bites, 1-1 inch diameter bites, or 1x1 inch bar
GF, dairy free, peanut free
Tatum’s Recipe Hacks:
🥜 Prefer peanut butter? No problem, swap out the cashew butter
💪 Looking for more protein? Add in 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and add another 1/4 C of pumpkin for moisture
🍫 Dark chocolate provides magnesium and antioxidants, always aim for 70% dark or higher!
🍦 How to doctor it up? Bake the batter in bar form by mixing the batter with 2 eggs and bake for 30-minutes. Serve topped with Greek yogurt for a warm/cool crumbly combo 😋
❓ Did you know? Ground flaxseeds, rather than whole seed, allows the omega-3 content to be more bioavailable (absorbable) and cause less GI distress.
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