Pumpkin Energy Balls No Bake Snack Recipe
These Pumpkin Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack combining oats, pumpkin puree, almond butter, and warm pumpkin pie spices. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they are easy to make and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, enhanced with mini chocolate chips for a hint of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together rolled oats, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients.
- Mix dough: Stir everything together thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed within the mixture.
- Form balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- For extra texture, you may add chopped nuts or seeds.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Store energy balls in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Use pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if unavailable.
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