Description
These no-bake pumpkin energy balls are the perfect blend of cozy fall flavors and nutrient-packed ingredients. Made with creamy pumpkin puree, hearty oats, nut butter, and warm spices, they’re naturally sweetened and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re meal-prepping for a busy week, packing lunchbox snacks, or just craving a healthy sweet treat, these bites deliver every time. Best of all, they come together in one bowl with no cooking required—ready in under 30 minutes from start to snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, chia seeds, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins if using.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store in the fridge or freezer as desired.
Notes
- Make sure your pumpkin puree is thick; drain if watery.
- Toast oats for extra flavor before mixing.
- Add protein powder or mix-ins to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18–22
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg