No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites Recipe
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.
- 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
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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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