Description
These No Bake Healthy Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and almond butter. Naturally sweetened and spiced with pumpkin pie spice, these energy balls require no baking and are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the energy balls later.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and optional chocolate chips. Stir lightly to mix evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the pumpkin puree, almond or peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the oats mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spatula or your hands to mix all ingredients until well combined. The mixture should form a sticky but manageable dough, not too wet or dry.
- Form Balls: Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll between your palms into balls about one inch in diameter. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape.
- Serve: Once set, these energy balls are ready to enjoy as a healthy snack anytime.
Notes
- You can omit chocolate chips for a less sweet snack.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds.
- Make sure the pumpkin puree is unsweetened for best control of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin pie energy balls, no bake pumpkin balls, healthy pumpkin snacks, vegan energy balls, pumpkin spice snacks, no bake snacks
