Description
Seasonal pumpkin pie energy balls blend classic autumn flavors into wholesome, nutrient-packed bites. Rolled with dates, nuts, and warming spices, these no-bake treats offer quick nourishment for your wellness journey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup ground flaxseeds (or chia seeds)
- 1 ½ tsps pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tbsps chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract into a silky, homogeneous mixture ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate Dry Elements: Fold oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and flaxseeds into the wet foundation, gently mixing until evenly distributed. Optionally integrate chocolate chips or chopped nuts for enhanced texture and flavor profile.
- Chill & Consolidate: Wrap mixture and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and firm, which facilitates easier ball formation and enhances overall taste coherence.
- Shape & Prepare: Using dampened hands or a small cookie scoop, craft uniform 1-inch spheres, rolling consistently to create compact, well-structured energy balls that hold their shape seamlessly.
- Preserve & Consume: Transfer completed energy spheres into an airtight container, refrigerating up to one week or freezing for extended preservation up to three months. Enjoy chilled as a nutritious, quick snack or pre-workout boost.
Notes
- Adjust honey or maple syrup levels to match your preferred taste profile, ensuring the mixture isn’t too runny or overly sweet.
- Slightly dampen hands with water when rolling balls to prevent mixture from sticking and create smoother, more uniform energy bites.
- Experiment with adding protein powder or chia seeds to increase protein content and enhance overall nutritional density of the energy balls.
- Use gluten-free oats for celiac-friendly version and swap honey with agave nectar for vegan alternatives, maintaining original recipe’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg