Description
Delectable no-bake healthy pumpkin pie energy balls blend seasonal spices with nutritious ingredients for a quick autumn snack. Simple preparation and clean flavors make these treats perfect when you need a wholesome energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup almond butter
Primary Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons dried fruit
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
Instructions
- Combine oats, pumpkin puree, almond butter, sweetener, flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients form a cohesive, sticky mixture.
- Gently incorporate optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the blend.
- Using clean hands, carefully shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, applying gentle, consistent pressure.
- Arrange the formed energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each sphere.
- Chill the energy balls in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing them to solidify and develop a firmer texture.
- Transfer the completed energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator, where they will remain fresh for up to seven days.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey or maple syrup quantity to suit personal taste preferences.
- Boost protein content by adding a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to the mixture for extra nutrition.
- Keep energy balls compact and uniform by using a small cookie scoop or dampening hands with water while rolling to prevent sticking.
- Transform into gluten-free version by selecting certified gluten-free oats and ensuring all ingredients meet dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg