Description
Pumpkin spice breakfast bites bring autumn’s warmth to morning meals with irresistible charm. Quick-mix ingredients create delightful mini muffins packed with seasonal flavor that welcome you into cozy fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
- ⅔ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey (warm gently if needed) or maple syrup
Spices and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1–2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, quick cooking oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Create a smooth, cohesive mixture by incorporating pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, melted coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup into the dry ingredients, stirring until fully integrated.
- Utilize a measuring tool to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, gently tapping the cup to release each mound and create uniform cookie-like shapes.
- Gently flatten each dough portion slightly, recognizing that the bites will maintain their initial shape during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the edges develop a delicate golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breakfast bites to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight storage container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Customize your breakfast bites by swapping dried cranberries with raisins or chopped nuts for added texture and personalized flavor.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a consistent mixture.
- Store these protein-packed bites in the refrigerator for up to one week, making them perfect for quick grab-and-go morning meals.
- These breakfast bites are gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats, ideal for those with dietary restrictions.
- Freeze individual portions for up to three months, allowing you to prepare a large batch and enjoy them anytime.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding a scoop of protein powder or chia seeds for an extra boost of energy and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg