From the American Institute for Cancer Research
Ingredients:
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
2 Tbsp. hemp seeds
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 Tbsp. flax seeds
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice blend
1/3 cup dried cranberries*
1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
10 small soft dates, pitted
1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Topping:
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
- Place oats, hemp, chia, flax, walnuts, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie spice and dried raisins in container of food processor. Process a few seconds, just until ingredients are finely ground.
- Add pumpkin, dates, peanut butter and vanilla and process for a few minutes until smooth, pausing to scrape down sides as needed. Texture should be smooth, finely ground and sticky.
- Pour mixture into bowl, cover and chill for about 1 hour.
- Remove from refrigerator and form into small balls (makes 28 balls) with hands.
- Place 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds in small dish and roll each ball in pumpkin seeds to coat.
- Store in refrigerator in airtight container.
