No Bake Pumpkin Balls
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No Bake Pumpkin Balls
Description
No Bake Pumpkin Balls use oat flour and rolled oats mixed with pumpkin pie spice and salt for a fall-inspired base. Pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and maple syrup bind the ingredients and add moisture and sweetness. Optional vanilla extract enhances the aroma. Mini chocolate chips folded in introduce melty chocolate pops in every bite. The mixture is blended until firm enough to shape into small balls without baking.
The texture is soft but holds shape, with the oats providing chew and the pumpkin puree giving moistness. The pumpkin pie spice gives warm, autumnal flavor. These can be eaten immediately or chilled to firm up further. They provide a satisfying treat without the need for ovens or stovetops.
They can be served as quick snacks or dessert bites. Leftover pumpkin balls store well in the refrigerator, layered with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
For storage, keep refrigerated up to a week or freeze after flash freezing on a sheet. Coconut flour can replace oats for a paleo version, and maple syrup sweetness can be adjusted.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup oat flour or ground oats
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup peanut butter warmed if needed, creamy
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract (if using). Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients and mix well until a firm texture is formed. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands to form the batter into small bite sized balls. Makes about 12-15. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
Notes
- Store pumpkin balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days with parchment layers to prevent sticking.
- Freeze balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to freezer bags; thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before eating.
- To make paleo-friendly, substitute rolled oats and oat flour with coconut flour.
- Maple syrup sweetness can be adjusted or omitted if using sweetened pumpkin puree.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1589IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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