pumpkin no bake energy bites

I found this recipe while surfing some new clean eating sites and it just might be one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted!  I love fall, pumpkin, and oatmeal and these little bites are just the ticket to a clean healthy snack!!!  I'm in heaven!  Now, to not eat them all in one sitting!<br /> <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-ingredients">  </div> <div class="h-4 strong">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4g-Gy9cROERAUoW2gD8X-kxl-tWsXwbBRSmYUwY_1MkazNklv_45UTjUE3p57I8mFzirRcMQEeegLFfyNH2FC2_wSKQycBu7q3mhUB8xAzXZZpsQ90r35nW6JkhjjF2FA2jLaCWFAhAbb/s1600/pumpkinnobake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4g-Gy9cROERAUoW2gD8X-kxl-tWsXwbBRSmYUwY_1MkazNklv_45UTjUE3p57I8mFzirRcMQEeegLFfyNH2FC2_wSKQycBu7q3mhUB8xAzXZZpsQ90r35nW6JkhjjF2FA2jLaCWFAhAbb/s320/pumpkinnobake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="h-4 strong">  </div> <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-ingredients"> <b>Ingredients</b></div> <ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list"> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients">8 oz. (about 1 packed cup) chopped dates </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 cup honey </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 cup pumpkin puree </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients">1 Tbsp. chia seeds or flax seeds </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients">1 tsp. ground cinnamon </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 tsp. ground ginger </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients">pinch of salt </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked) </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup toasted coconut flakes </li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)</li> </ul> <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-instructions"> <b>Method</b></div> <span class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list"></span><div class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> <span class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list">Combine the dates, honey, pumpkin puree, chia (or flax) seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a food processor, and pulse until smooth and combined. </span></div> <span class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list"> <div class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the oats, coconut flakes and pepitas until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. </div> <div class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Once the mixture is cool (and easier to work with), use a spoon or cookie scoop to shape it into your desired size of energy balls. (Mine were about 1-inch in diameter.) Alternately, you can line a small baking pan with parchment paper, and press the mixture evenly into the pan, let it cool, and then cut into bars. </div> Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (Storing them in the refrigerator especially helps the energy bites hold their shape.)<strong> </strong></span><br />

pumpkin no bake energy bites

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I found this recipe while surfing some new clean eating sites and it just might be one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted!  I love fall, pumpkin, and oatmeal and these little bites are just the ticket to a clean healthy snack!!!  I'm in heaven!  Now, to not eat them all in one sitting!       Ingredients 8 oz. (about 1 packed cu

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Clean Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a quintessential flavor of Fall. But if you, like me, don't want the extra calories or sugar filled syrups added to your coffees you will love this alternative. PLUS dishing out $4.25 every time you want your favorite coffee house beverage can become quite costly.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div>       Part of the reason I love Fall so much is because of the flavors. Hot, spicy drinks. Pumpkin, squashes, and other roasted Fall veggies. Cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger! Wonderful. And, not to mention the beautiful Fall colors, crisp breezes,  hayrides, pumpkin patches!!! Oh the list could go on and on! Enjoy this beautiful day!<br> <br> <br> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9kvBFB2zOnwBY-zTOvgpDtXZhfo6WsOfnbIUL8SifMASSY5ZZWqH3k65PtYa31OS-ToGzynWbAnyqX0dRhyk6sbOS1O5fAt9B3rK6HFQE0b1Gyzs_tOihf3zZA_8GmT_-4c5h3yeWGvL/s1600/creamer2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9kvBFB2zOnwBY-zTOvgpDtXZhfo6WsOfnbIUL8SifMASSY5ZZWqH3k65PtYa31OS-ToGzynWbAnyqX0dRhyk6sbOS1O5fAt9B3rK6HFQE0b1Gyzs_tOihf3zZA_8GmT_-4c5h3yeWGvL/s640/creamer2.jpg" width="372"></a></div> <em></em><br> <em></em><br> <em>Makes about 2 cups of creamer</em><br> 2 cups Almond Milk<br> 2 tbsp mashed pumpkin (canned is fine, but make sure it’s just pumpkin and not pumpkin pie)<br> 2 tbsp maple syrup<br> 1 tsp cinnamon<br> ¼ - ½ tsp nutmeg<br> ¼ - ½ tsp ground cloves<br> ¼ - ½ tsp ground ginger<br> ½ tsp vanilla extract<br> <br> <strong>Direction</strong><strong>s</strong><br> 1. Whisk all the ingredients, except vanilla if you’re planning to add some, together in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.<br> 2. Heat until steaming, but not boiling.<br> 3. Whisk in vanilla.<br> 4. Pour into a jar for storage.<br> <br> It's that easy!  Shake before using, as the spices may settle.

Clean Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

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The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a quintessential flavor of Fall. But if you, like me, don't want the extra calories or sugar filled syrups added to your coffees you will love this alternative. PLUS dishing out $4.25 every time you want your favorite coffee house beverage can become quite costly.         Part of the reason I love Fall so much

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9ZxeMrtZNzVmN3oS8pdh1qL9mB2P-tCPOuUyNb8BXcFda64OvaEmrVtyzZUI5uQoUDVWAd4YFOLXcc1U0bkJZP6MiB3mhhoYwBL1_aTuRlqeErw-B2HhvgVdfe1dWc76pYtbciBycrFx/s1600/carrotcakeoatmeal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9ZxeMrtZNzVmN3oS8pdh1qL9mB2P-tCPOuUyNb8BXcFda64OvaEmrVtyzZUI5uQoUDVWAd4YFOLXcc1U0bkJZP6MiB3mhhoYwBL1_aTuRlqeErw-B2HhvgVdfe1dWc76pYtbciBycrFx/s640/carrotcakeoatmeal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;">Carrot Cake Oatmeal</span></strong> <br /> <strong>Yield</strong><em>: 2 servings</em><br /> Ingredients:<br /> <ul><li>1 heaping cup finely grated carrot (about 1 large)</li> <li>1 cup almond milk</li> <li>2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk cream (or use more almond milk)</li> <li>1 tsp ground cinnamon, to taste</li> <li>1/4 tsp ground ginger</li> <li>1/8th tsp ground nutmeg</li> <li>pinch of salt</li> <li>1/2 cup regular oats</li> <li>1 tsp pure vanilla extract</li> <li>1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)</li> <li>2 tbsp chopped walnuts, divided</li> <li>2 tbsp raisins, divided</li> <li>2 tbsp pure maple syrup</li> <li>1 tbsp coconut milk cream + 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup, to garnish (optional)</li> </ul><strong>Directions</strong>: Finely grate 1 heaping cup of grated carrots. You want to use the fine grate and not the large one so the carrot shreds are very small. This helps the carrot blend in more.<br /> In a medium sized pot over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, optional coconut milk cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt.<br /> Stir in the grated carrots and oats. Adjust heat if necessary or bring heat to low if it starts to boil. Cook for about 8-9 minutes, stirring frequently. When the mixture has thickened up, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1 tbsp raisins, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. Remove from heat and portion into bowls.<br /> Top the oatmeal with the remaining walnuts and raisins. If you are using coconut cream, you can mix a bit of the cream with maple syrup and drizzle on top of the oatmeal, as shown in the photo. Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish.<br /> <br /> Enjoy and lick the bowl clean!<br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 heaping cup finely grated carrot (about 1 large) 1 cup almond milk 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk cream (or use more almond milk) 1 tsp ground cinnamon, to taste 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8th tsp ground nutmeg pinch of salt 1/2 cup regular oats 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp lemon jui

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