Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

Any other pumpkin pie lovers out there? These 21 Day Fix approved pumpkin pie energy bites are to die for!

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• Warm water
• ½ cup raw pecan halves (or pecan pieces)
• ⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, reserve small amount for garnish
• 1 tsp. pure hazelnut extract (or pure maple extract)
• 1 tsp. pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Instructions

1. Place dates in a medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
2. Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.
3. Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; pulse until well mixed. Place in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
4. Using clean hands, roll into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in reserved coconut (if desired).
5. Store, refrigerated, in airtight container.