Introduction

No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites are a quick, wholesome snack perfect for busy days. Packed with cozy fall flavors and easy to make, these little bites fuel your body without heating up the kitchen.

A beige bowl filled with a pyramid of 11 round energy bites, each with a rough texture showing bits of oats and a light golden-brown color. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface scattered with a few dark chocolate chips and oat flakes. In the background, blurred orange pumpkins add a warm, autumn feel to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup almond or peanut butter
⅓ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, flaxseed, dried cranberries

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix all the base ingredients—oats, nut butter, pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt—until fully combined.
Step 2: Adjust the texture if needed: if the mixture is too dry, stir in 1 teaspoon of almond milk; if too wet, add more oats.
Step 3: Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts to your preference.
Step 4: Chill the mixture in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
Step 5: Using damp or oiled hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Step 6: Store the pumpkin bites in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips & Variations

Chill the mixture before rolling to prevent crumbly bites and make shaping easier.
Roll the energy bites in cinnamon sugar for an extra touch of sparkle and sweetness.
Try adding flaxseed to boost fiber or mini chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
Pack these bites for on-the-go fuel or gift them in jars to friends and neighbors.

Storage

Store your pumpkin spice energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months. To enjoy, simply thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

A beige bowl filled with a pyramid stack of round, golden-brown energy balls that have a rough texture with visible oats and small dark specks, sitting on a white marbled surface with some scattered rolled oats and dark brown chocolate chips around it. In the background, there are blurred orange pumpkins that add a warm, autumn feel to the image. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use canned pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

It’s best to use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, since the filling contains added sugars and spices that can alter the taste and texture.

How do I keep the bites from sticking to my hands when rolling?

Use damp or lightly oiled hands when shaping the bites. Chilling the mixture before rolling also helps prevent sticking and makes the process cleaner.

No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites Recipe

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These No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites are a wholesome and delicious snack packed with oats, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spices. Perfectly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and bound together with almond or peanut butter, these bite-sized treats are easy to make, require no cooking, and are ideal for on-the-go energy or a cozy seasonal snack.

Author: Dana
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 10-15 minutes chilling
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Approximately 14 energy bites 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup almond or peanut butter
⅓ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt

Optional Add-ins

Mini chocolate chips
Chopped pecans
Flaxseed
Dried cranberries

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the oats, almond or peanut butter, pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until fully combined into a sticky dough.
Adjust Texture: If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of almond milk to moisten it. If too wet, stir in additional oats until you reach a firm, moldable consistency.
Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in any chosen optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, flaxseed, or dried cranberries for extra flavor and texture.
Chill Mixture: Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up, which helps with shaping the bites.
Shape Bites: Using damp or oiled hands, roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls, ensuring they hold their shape without crumbling.
Store: Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months for longer storage.

Notes

Chilling the mixture before rolling prevents the bites from crumbling and makes shaping easier.
For an extra touch of flavor, roll the energy bites in cinnamon sugar before serving.
These bites make great gifts when packed in jars and are perfect as an on-the-go healthy fuel option.

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