Thursday, November 13, 2014

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Larabar Balls http://ift.tt/1xx5rqn


The following post was originally featured on Eating Bird Food and written by Brittany Mullins, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness.


Just in case you're on the hunt for a sweet treat today . . . I've got some balls for you.


I'm not going to pretend that these are candy.


They're not.


But they're sweet (without any refined sugar), and they're pumpkin-pie flavored! Plus, they only take about 5 minutes to make and require only five ingredients, which you probably already have sitting in your pantry.


So if you're craving something sugary, I highly recommend making these as a Halloween treat. They're a great pre- or post-workout snack option and awesome for traveling. I'm definitely going to make another batch the next time we take a trip.


Homemade Pumpkin Pie Larabar Balls

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 Minutes


Ingredients



  • 1 cup (about 14) pitted medjool dates (I used Natural Delights)

  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts

  • 1/4 cup blanched almond slices

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • Pinch of sea salt


Instructions:



  1. Place all ingredients into a food processor, and process until the mixture is finely chopped and sticky.

  2. Roll into balls, and enjoy. My batch made 12 balls - minus a few bites I stole from the batter.

  3. Place any leftover balls into a storage container. Balls can be kept at room temperature, but I recommend storing them in the fridge for best results.


Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 ball | Calories: 84 | Fat: 4 grams | Carbohydrates: 11 grams | Sugar: 7 grams | Fiber: 2 grams | Protein: 2 grams






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