Description
These No-Bake Healthy Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for autumn or any time you crave a healthy treat. Packed with oats, pumpkin puree, almond butter, and warming pumpkin pie spice, they combine natural sweetness with hearty ingredients for energy-boosting bites without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the oat mixture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the almond butter, pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients come together into a sticky, cohesive mixture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips if using, ensuring they are well incorporated but not crushed.
- Form Energy Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, packing tightly to hold their shape.
- Chill to Firm Up: Place the formed energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold together better.
- Store Properly: Transfer the chilled energy balls to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze if you want to keep them longer.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can customize sweetness by adjusting the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Adding a pinch of salt can enhance flavors if desired.
- These energy balls can be stored frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
