Pumpkin Pie Bites

Tis the season for pumpkin everything!  These are delicious little pumpkin pie energy bites from the Fixate cookbook (slightly modified)!  They taste like bites of pumpkin pie!

Makes 16 pieces.  1 piece is 1/2 yellow and 1/2 tsp.

1 cup of dates (pitted)

warm water (to soak dates)

1/2 cup raw pecans

1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

(or hazelnut)

1 tsp pure maple syrup

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

A dash of Himalayan sea salt

Directions:

1.  Place dates in a bowl big enough to cover with warm water.  Let soak 10 minutes.  Drain.

2.  Place pecans in a processor or blender and pulse until finely ground.

3.  Add dates, pumpkin, coconut (save some for rolling balls in if desired), extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; pulse until well mixed.

4.  Place dough in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. Roll tablespoon sized balls and roll in reserved coconut if desired.

6.  Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Enjoy!