Description
Begin your mornings with a delightful touch of autumn with these Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bites. Each bite combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice with nutrient-rich ingredients such as pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and oats. These easy-to-make snacks are not only perfect for a quick breakfast but also serve as a healthy option for mid-day cravings. Follow this recipe to create a batch of these tasty and wholesome bites.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey (warm gently if needed) or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
- 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Step-by-step Directions
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure that the breakfast bites do not stick during the baking process.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, quick cooking oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt, ensuring you achieve an even mixture.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, melted coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup into the dry ingredients. Mix well until all components are fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
4. Shape the Bites
Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You may want to dip the measuring cup into the mixture to fill it, then gently tap it onto the parchment to form cookie-like shapes.
5. Bake
Press down slightly on each dough mound as they will not spread much during baking. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
6. Cool and Store
Allow the bites to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
Servings & Preparation Time
Yields: Approximately 10-12 breakfast bites.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store the breakfast bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place them in a microwave for about 10-15 seconds or until warm. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Conclusion
The Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bites recipe offers an excellent way to incorporate the festive flavors of pumpkin spice into a nutritious and convenient meal or snack. Perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack, these bites are sure to satisfy both your taste buds and nutritional needs with ease and efficiency. Try making a batch today and experience the joy of wholesome snacking!
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Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bites
- Total Time: 10 minute
- Yield: Approximately 10-12 breakfast bites 1x
Description
Begin your mornings with a delightful touch of autumn with these Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bites. Each bite combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice with nutrient-rich ingredients such as pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and oats. These easy-to-make snacks are not only perfect for a quick breakfast but also serve as a healthy option for mid-day cravings. Follow this recipe to create a batch of these tasty and wholesome bites.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey (warm gently if needed) or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
- 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1–2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure that the breakfast bites do not stick during the baking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, quick cooking oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt, ensuring you achieve an even mixture.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, melted coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup into the dry ingredients. Mix well until all components are fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You may want to dip the measuring cup into the mixture to fill it, then gently tap it onto the parchment to form cookie-like shapes.
- Press down slightly on each dough mound as they will not spread much during baking. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Allow the bites to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes