Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

1/2 c. almond butter (or any kind of nut butter)
1/3 c. honey
1 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt (if needed or using no added salt nut butter)
- 6 tbsp. 100% pumpkin puree
2 tsp. pumpkin spice
1/2 c. ground flax (optional, could use another dry ingredient, wheat/oat/germ bran, other nuts/seeds)
1 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. pumpkin seeds (pepitas) + extra to roll the balls in (optional)

Step 1
Mix together the nut butter, honey, vanilla, salt (if using) and pumpkin puree in a large bowl and stir to combine. If yours is difficult to combine, you can microwave for a few seconds, although I didn't need to do this. I'm guessing if you refrigerate your nut butter, it may be best to leave it at room temperature before measuring and mixing.
Step 2
Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine. It's optional to let it sit in the refrigerator for about 30 min before rolling into balls, although I didn't need to do this either.
Step 3
Add additional mix-ins if your mixture seems to be too sticky or not at the right consistency you'd like.
Step 4
Roll out the mixture into about 20-24 balls and roll into pumpkin seeds if desired.
Step 5
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for a quick and healthy snack!