Description
These no bake pumpkin balls are a quick, festive, and delicious treat packed with pumpkin pie flavor. Made with just five simple ingredients, they’re perfect for Thanksgiving, fall parties, or anytime you crave a seasonal snack without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup (100g) old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1/3 cup (80g) nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon (8g) pumpkin pie spice (or 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: Shredded coconut (for rolling)
- Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Pinch of salt (if nut butter is unsalted)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium bowl, add pumpkin puree and nut butter. Stir until smooth.
- Pour in maple syrup or honey and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.
- Add rolled oats and stir until combined. If the mixture is too wet, add 1–2 tablespoons extra oats; if too dry, drizzle a bit more syrup.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or coconut.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls between your palms. If sticking, lightly dampen your hands or chill the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Roll balls in shredded coconut, crushed pecans, or cocoa powder if desired. Place each finished ball on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use thick pumpkin puree for best texture. If mixture is sticky, chill before rolling or add more oats. Customize with chocolate chips, coconut, or nuts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter. For vegan, use maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (about 20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: no bake, pumpkin balls, Thanksgiving treat, easy dessert, gluten-free, vegan, fall snack, pumpkin pie flavor, healthy snack, kid-friendly