Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites

1 cup      pitted dates
              warm water

1/2 cup    raw pecan halves
               (or pecan pieces)

1/3 cup    canned pumpkin puree

1/4 cup    unsweetened coconut flakes,
                reserve small amount for garnish

1 tsp        pure hazelnut extract
               (or pure maple extract)

1 tsp        pure maple syrup

2 tsp        pumpkin pie spice

1 pinch    sea salt (or Himalayan salt)



1. Place dates in a medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
2. Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.
3. Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; pulse until well           mixed. Place in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
4. Using clean hands, roll into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in reserved coconut if desired.
5. Store, refrigerated, in airtight container.