Name: No Bake Pumpkin Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (100g) rolled oats; 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree; 1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter; 2-4 tablespoons honey (see note); 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds (see note); 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

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This no-bake pumpkin balls recipe is so easy to make with simple, healthy ingredients, and is oh so delicious! It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack to share with your child.

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No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls

Feeding our children and nourishing ourselves is HARD work! I feel like every time we eat and clean up, I turn around and it's eating time. Again.

And so my goal here is to provide you with EASY meal (baby and toddler-friendly) as well as snack ideas.

These pumpkin bites are made with simple pantry ingredients and take 10 minutes to make from start to finish, perhaps even less!

It's also a really great way to use up any leftover canned pumpkin you might have after making other fall-flavored treats, like these healthy pumpkin banana muffins, moist pumpkin bread, 4 ingredient pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin waffles.

Keep in the refrigerator or the freezer and enjoy throughout the week whenever hunger strikes!

And if you are looking for fruit-sweetened energy bites, you have to try these apricot balls!

Ingredients

Rolled oats - I like to purchase in bulk and grind into flour myself (super easy to do) but you can certainly use store-bought oat flour.
Pure pumpkin puree- be sure to get 100% canned pumpkin (the only ingredient is pumpkin) and NOT pumpkin pie filling. You can also use homemade pumpkin puree.
Smooth peanut butter - feel free to swap with almond butter or seed butter (e.g. pumpkin seed butter or sunflower butter).
Honey - or maple syrup if you prefer.
Pumpkin pie spice - Hello warm fall spices! Make your own spice blend or grab it from the store.
Chia and ground flaxseeds - a great way to add extra protein, fiber, and healthy fats
For older kids, feel free to add some mini chocolate chips.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Add oats to a food processor or blender and pulse until it turns into flour.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour with the rest of the ingredients. Using a mini cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough and roll into balls.

Tips for Success

Grind oats in a blender or food processor. This will result in a smoother texture, almost like cookie dough. If you want to skip this step, you can use oat flour.
If you desire a more chewy texture, use quick oats and simply add to the rest of the ingredients.
Adjust sweetness by starting with just 2 tablespoons of honey and adding up to 4 tablespoons to taste. 3 tablespoons is the sweet spot for us.
Chia and Flax seeds - I like the combination of both in this recipe. But you can just use one type of seed. I personally recommend chia seeds as they add a nice "pop" of texture.

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Serving Suggestions

These pumpkin energy balls are great for an easy breakfast or snack or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. They are also perfect for school lunch boxes!

Once the balls are refrigerated, they will become firm in texture. I suggest taking it out of the fridge at least 5 minutes prior to make it easier for toddlers to eat.

You can also tear into small pieces if your little one has a hard time chewing.

Storage Suggestions

Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.

You can also make a few batches to have in your freezer for up to 3 months as a quick, healthy snack. Freeze the balls on a baking sheet and once frozen solid, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag.

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