Description
Quick and easy No Bake Pumpkin Balls made with oats, pumpkin puree, nut butter, and chia seeds. A healthy fall-inspired snack that’s naturally sweetened and freezer-friendly. Perfect for busy days, lunchboxes, or light desserts!
Ingredients
1 cup (100g) rolled oats (or oat flour)
½ cup (120g) pumpkin puree
½ cup (125g) peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
2–4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds (or additional chia)
1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
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Process the oats
Place the rolled oats in a food processor or blender and grind until they form a fine flour-like texture. (If you already have oat flour, you can skip this step.) -
Combine wet ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the pumpkin puree and nut butter. Stir until smooth and well blended. -
Add dry ingredients
Add the oat flour (or ground oats), chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin pie spice, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix until well combined. -
Adjust sweetness / consistency
Taste the mixture. If it’s not sweet enough, add more honey (or maple syrup), up to the total 4 tablespoons. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more oat flour or ground oats; if too dry, add a splash of pumpkin puree or nut butter. -
Shape into balls
Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to portion out small bite-sized balls. Roll them gently between your palms to form smooth spheres. -
Chill to set
Place the balls in a single layer on a tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
They’re ready to enjoy once they hold their shape!
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste using 2–4 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
For children under 1 year, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Mixture too sticky? Chill before rolling or add more oats.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 3g