Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin purée, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until fully combined.
- If using, fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, use a spoon or cookie scoop to roll into bite-sized balls.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Add shredded coconut, flaxseed, or protein powder for variations.
- If mixture is too sticky, chill longer or add extra oats.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature—no reheating needed.
- Use fresh pumpkin purée if it’s thick and well-drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg