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These energy balls are so easy to make and are the perfect spooky activity to help keep your littles entertained. These energy balls are delicious but are also nutritious as they are low in sugar and are packed with healthy fats, plant-based protein, iron, and fiber, which are all crucial nutrients for our growing littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Ingredients
- Oats1 cup
- Chickpeas1 can
- Date1 cup
- Pecans1/2 cup
- Spices, pumpkin pie 2 tsp
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Pumpkin puree 1/2 cup
- Maple syrup2 tbsp
- Chia seeds1 tbsp
Common allergens (USDA)
Recommended after 12 months old
Steps
- 1. Blend the oats in a food processor or high powered blended until a flour is formed
- 2. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until everything is thoroughly combined in a dough like mixture
- 3. Form the dough into balls using the palms of your hand
- 4. You can enjoy the energy balls as is or turn them into spiders by adding pretzel sticks for legs and mini chocolate chips for eyes!
Key Nutrition
Carbohydrate
Folate
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Protein
Thiamin
Fiber
Zinc
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No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls
cardamom
⚕️ Certified
Complexity
Easy
Total Time
15 min
Serving Number
4
Age Suggestion: Baby-led Weaning (age-agnostic if not choking hazards)
desserts,
snack,
whole grains,
fat free or low,
calcium,
vegetarian,
vegan,
allergen intro (treenuts),
soft and chewable,
whole foods,
finger foods (blw),
toddler foods,
family foods
💩 gut health
🦠 immune system
🧠 brain development
👀 eyesight
🦴 bone health
💭 cognitive and neurodevelopmental
💊 supporting nutrition absorption
✨ anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🦵 cellular growth
🚽 digestion
🔥 energy
🔄 healthy metabolism
