Pumpkin Energy Balls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Energy Balls, perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pumpkin puree, nut butter, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. These no-bake balls are flavored with warming spices and can be customized with chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra taste and texture.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup nut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients and place them in a large mixing bowl to prepare for mixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In the bowl, mix together rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt evenly to distribute the spices.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in pumpkin puree, nut butter, and maple syrup until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough.
- Fold in Optional Add-ins: If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit to incorporate extra flavor and texture.
- Form Balls: Using clean hands, scoop about one tablespoon of mixture and roll it into a compact ball shape.
- Chill: Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled, enjoy your Pumpkin Energy Balls as a healthy snack anytime.
Notes
- Experiment with different spices such as ginger or cloves to adjust the flavor profile.
- Try rolling the balls in shredded coconut or cocoa powder for added texture and taste.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These energy balls also freeze well for longer storage.
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