No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites 🎃 | Healthy Fall Snack
These no-bake pumpkin energy bites are a quick, healthy, and flavorful snack made with rolled oats, pumpkin purée, nut butter, chia seeds, and warm pumpkin spices. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, they are perfect for busy mornings, pre-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Soft, chewy, and filled with cozy fall flavors, these bites are nutritious and simple to prepare in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats pulse lightly for softer texture
- ½ cup pumpkin purée unsweetened, not pumpkin pie filling
- ¼ cup peanut butter or almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey for non-vegan
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to a food processor or blender and pulse a few times until slightly broken down but still textured.
- Transfer the oats to a large mixing bowl. Add pumpkin purée, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more nut butter or maple syrup.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
- Place the rolled bites into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- If mixture is too sticky, add more oats. If too dry, add extra pumpkin or nut butter.
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Customize with chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut for variety.