Description
These Pumpkin Energy Balls are a fun, healthy, and easy-to-make snack perfect for busy days. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and pumpkin puree, they offer a nutritious boost with a delicious fall flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup medjool dates, tightly packed (~ 14 dates)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, not pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add oats, dates, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt to the base of a food processor.
- Process ingredients until a sticky, nearly-smooth dough forms. The dough should be pinch-able and stick together when pressed with your hands.
- Transfer the dough to a large bowl.
- Add mini chocolate chips and mix to combine.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Enjoy your healthy pumpkin energy balls!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of ginger based on your spice preference for your pumpkin energy balls.
- These pumpkin energy balls can be stored in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
- For a nut-free option, use sunbutter or tahini instead of peanut or almond butter in your pumpkin energy balls.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra energy boost in your healthy pumpkin oat balls.
- Consider adding chopped dried cranberries or raisins for added sweetness and texture to your no-bake pumpkin energy bites.
- Roll the finished balls in shredded coconut for a tropical flair on your vegan pumpkin energy balls.
- Experiment with other spices like clove or allspice for a unique flavor twist in your gluten-free pumpkin energy balls.
- Serve these low calorie pumpkin energy balls alongside Greek yogurt for a protein-packed snack.
- Enjoy them with a cup of chai or spiced tea for a cozy treat with your easy pumpkin protein balls.
- Arrange on a colorful plate and sprinkle some cinnamon on top for a charming presentation of your healthy fall energy snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg