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Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites

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Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

The inaugural pumpkin recipe post! I wasn’t sure which one to share first, but going with the back-to-school theme still, I thought more snack bites would be fitting (yes, I’m falling to the trend!). Actually, I’m falling to all the trends with this post! I’m playing along with bringing you Fall, back-to-school, kid-approved, easy, snack bites, all in a timely manner (even though I wouldn’t mind posting summer mojitos on Christmas and gingerbread on Memorial Day!) I don’t like to follow what the “internet authorities” tell bloggers to do, but I’ll play along today! You’ll be happy I did too. These pumpkin pie, I’m talking ultra-pumpkin, snack bites are going to change the way you think about all things pumpkin!

Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

Why are these so ultra-pumpkiny? There are 4 pumpkin components to these bites:

1 – Raw Pumpkin Seed Butter

2 – Raw Pumpkin Seeds

3 – Pumpkin Pie Spice

4 – Pumpkin Puree

So if you like pumpkin, you’ve come to the right blog! Bonus, if you’re like me and don’t really like the typical “pie”, these bites are for you too! Triple bonus, if you’re so pumpkin-obsessed that you need it year-round, no one will think you’re “weird” eating “pumpkin pie” in the dead of summer in the form of these bites! We can call them “Clandestine Bites of Pumpkin Pie Bliss”!

Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

And just like my other bites, these are 100% allergy-free and the perfect safe snack for school! None of the top 8, meaning no nuts either! Instead, I filled these with the seedy goodness of the pumpkin seed! I love raw pumpkin seeds to snack on. I feel they have this great smokiness to them too, so they can be great in savory or sweet recipes. Another fantastic thing about pumpkin seeds is they make a great seed butter! I almost shared my pumpkin butter recipe today, but decided that could wait a few weeks. For these bites I actually used my favorite raw, organic, stone ground nut butter brand, Dastony! I fell in love with them because they make the best coconut butter (I could not live without that stuff!), but their other nut butter are freaking-fantastic as well. Thus, perfect for making some quality bites!

Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

I’m going to go off on a tangent here. Have you ever roasted your own “scooped out of a pumpkin” pumpkin seeds? I think I’ve only ever carved a pumpkin once at home where we then removed the seeds to roast in the oven. However, I do remember how good they were! I’m also a big for of eating the shell too (of course that’s not the kind you want for this recipe), but the chewier the better! I also don’t like calling pumpkin seeds, pepitas, which is the Spanish term for pumpkin seed. Anyway, pumpkin seeds are just one amazing little seed regardless. They are packed with iron, zinc, magnesium, omega-3s, and tons of antioxidants. Since traditional pumpkin pie doesn’t contain the seeds, I guess you can call these bites the most power-packed superfood pumpkin pie you’ll ever eat! (So many possible names for such a humble bite!).

Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites

Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

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Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Yield: 10-12 1x
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except 1 cup of the oats.
  2. Blend until you get a “meal texture”, then add the last cup of oats and blend until you get a “rollable” texture.
  3. With you hands, roll 10-12 balls, making 5-6 servings (2 balls per serving).
  4. Keep refrigerated or in the freezer as we know I love them!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 Bites

 Pumpkin Pie Snack Bites | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Have your pumpkin pie all in one bite. Pumpkin seeds, butter, puree and spice along with whole grain oats, combine to create a healthy allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan snack bite! Enjoy the flavor of Fall with no baking required!

These actually were the first pumpkin recipe I made a few weeks ago, and what did I do with the rest of that can of pumpkin? Pancakes of course! I also have an oatmeal recipe to share with you from last year that I can finally post! So many pumpkin things and these beautiful bites are only the start! Now let’s get our pumpkin “pie” on!

So tell me:

+ What was your inaugural pumpkin recipe/meal this year?

+ Have you ever had pumpkin seed butter? It’s pretty fantastic! A nice change up!

*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeOfTheWeek,#StrangeButGood, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays,Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays, Waste Not Want Not!*


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Comments

  11. Quinn Caudill says

    I’ve never tried pumpkin seed butter but it sounds wonderful. I love almond butter and pumpkin seeds. I don’t have my first pumpkin post ready yet, still working on apples. Technically I don’t think pumpkin pie spice is considered pumpkin. Just kidding! :))))) These bites look great.

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  13. Grace says

    Interesting, I’ve never thought to put pumpkin seeds with actual pumpkin puree. I will definitely be trying these out. I imagine they will taste like the epitome of fall.

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  14. Sherry says

    I’ve never tried pumpkin seed butter, but I love pumpkin seeds and pumpkin. I’m sure these are great. I haven’t made anything yet with pumpkin, but I guess I need to kick off the season:-)

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  22. Marla says

    Hi Rebecca,
    Love these snack recipes. Sound perfect for kids and adults alike. Healthy, tasty and perfect for any time of the day. Pumpkin is one of my favorite flavors.

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  28. Kalee says

    I love pumpkin recipes, so far I have made a pumpkin spice popcorn that is totally delicious. 🙂 I love your idea to make pumpkin seed butter, I’ve never tried it, so I am adding it to my list. Your pumpkin bites look great!

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  31. Jess Helicopter says

    God these look SO good. I might make these for the kids. Not sure I would make them so sweet though but then I don’t have a major sweet tooth. The kids would probably love them sweet. 🙂

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  34. Emma T says

    Yum, these sound and look amazing. I’d love to try them, but it’s going to be hard to find some of the ingredients int he UK. Even pumpkin puree is hard to get hold of! And last year I had to make my own pumpkin spice #tastytuesdays

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  35. Linda @ Veganosity says

    These look so good! I love pumpkin, but I’m just not ready to give in to fall. I don’t care what the “blogger experts” say. 🙂 Yes, we roast our pumpkin seeds every Halloween. It’s the best way to eat them.

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  36. Liz says

    YUM! I’m so ready for pumpkin recipes to make their return… Can’t lie though.. I’ve been baking with it all year long.. it really isnt seasonal to me- LOL!

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  38. Melissa @ vegan does it says

    I am so ready for pumpkin even if it is still way hot out here! I love all the pumpkin-y goodness in these little bites. I’ve roasted the seeds after carving pumpkins once or twice and love eating them with the shell on too 🙂

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  39. Jendi says

    I have scooped out the pumpkin seeds and roasted them several times. I’ve yet to find a seasoning mixture that I just love – I like them, but always want to change it a bit. Happy Fall!

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  41. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    The ” internet authorities” I love that, and they are after you with a red siren! haha! Although I bet they’re very pleased with this. I’m personally not crazy about pumpkin, but my husband and daughter are and I make a slew of things for them at the first sign of Fall … or sooner if the IA are after me. I love that you use so many pumpkin items in this recipe- you pack all the nutrients into these scrumptious little balls.

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  44. Heather says

    Those look delicious. I have not made anything pumpkin, yet. I did make banana bread lol. I’ve never tried pumpkin seed butter, in fact I’ve never heard of it.. Thanks for the recipe.

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  49. Laura says

    These look delicious! Have any suggestions though if we cannot get pumpkin seed butter? Sunflower seed butter maybe? I had no idea they even made it although it sounds awesome!

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  50. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    You had me at pumpkin everything. I just adore pumpkin seeds as well. I have made my own pumpkin butter but remember it being quite an ordeal because my food processor didnt’ want to play nice. I’ll have to check out this brand because you said coconut butter and my eye lit up 😉 Coconut butter = heaven, pure heaven! I’ll be trying these soon for sure!! Pinning!!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      My mission will be to make “pumpkin butter” like fruit butter this year! I’m drooling over what I’m imagining the smell to be like (if you do it in the slow cooker!)
      Dastony is the ONLY coconut butter to have EVER!!!! I am so brand loyal to them!

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  51. Nicole says

    Yay for pumpkin season! I’ll definitely have to give these a try to add to my list of quick and easy, healthy snacks for my daughter. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Sarah Grace says

    oh girl you KNOW I LOVE PUMPKIN..can’t wait to begin making and posting more this season! especially my 50 healthy recipes post that you contributed to 😉
    but whenever I have extra pumpkin leftover you know what I do? add some cinnamon, stevia, and vanilla and JUST EAT IT 😀

    xo,
    Sarah Grace

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I always freeze the pumpkin in baggies and pop it out in a bowl, microwave to defrost….and then make pancakes 😛

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  54. Sarah says

    I pushed pumpkin out a bit after some family and friends thought I was crazy with all my pumpkin stuff the last 2 weeks… and I even got comments on the pumpkin candles and air fresheners in my house as I guess that isn’t suppose to happen until after Labor Day and the temps get cool enough….. umm in my defense it was in the 60s last week not my fault Mother Nature is having hot flashes!
    Love all the pumpkin and giggled and love the idea of gingerbread for Memorial Day!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I know!!! It’s chilly now, the morning’s I need a jacket!
      I like eating against the season 😉 Always have!

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  56. Kat | curlsnchard.com says

    I’ve always wondered why people also tend to call pumpkin seeds “pepitas”. Your “Clandestine Bites of Pumpkin Pie Bliss” sound so good – I really like pumpkin, but I would’ve never thought to combine so money pumpkin products in one recipe 😀 And apart from the pumpkin seed oil that I use on my salad year-round, I haven’t had any pumpkin meals so far.

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  60. Laura says

    If I hadn’t already repinned these I would be pinning these!!!! They look so tasty, perfect snack to take with you on the go, and the “nut free” element has me especially happy.

    yum yum yum, I’m so happy it’s fall!

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  61. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

    Hahahahahah 😀 “Clandestine Bites of Pumpkin Pie Bliss”, that is perfect! There are more pumpkin ingredients in these orbs than non-pumpkin ingredients…that is quite an accomplishment. And I know you’re going to shake your head in disappointment, but I’ve never had pumpkin seed butter. I’ve had pumpkin seeds though! But never scooped out and roasted myself. Sounds like a lot of work, and by the time I’m done carving my pumpkin I’m pretty tired 😀 hehe I really need to get on the pumpkin recipes, but I’m just not feeling it yet since it’s still 90 degrees outside :/

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I only just had pumpkin seed butter a few months ago, so it’s okay 😉 It took me 18 years too!
      It’s not too bad! Just like any squash seed, just scoop the guts out, put them in a colander and rinse the icky off! Then dry, and ROAST!!! (With cinnamon!)
      It’s getting colder and colder in the mornings…..summer is slipping away fast!

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  67. Harriet Emily says

    Mmmm, these are beautiful Rebecca! Nothing gets me better prepared for Autumn than Pumpkin flavours! I definitely need to try some pumpkin butter too, it sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try these!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Thank you! I love the GREENness of the butter! Haha, the green hints in the bites might scare some people 😛

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