Name: Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto + Whole30)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 12 balls (depends on size)
Ingredients: 1 cup raw pecans; ⅓ cup nut butter of choice (almond, cashew, and pecan butter are all good choices); 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2 tablespoons flax meal; 2 tablespoons hemp seeds; 3 dates, optional (replace with 2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup or leave out for keto); 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ cup finely chopped pecans optional