No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
These No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls are the perfect quick fall snack- packed with pumpkin, oats, peanut butter, and pumpkin spice. Easy, tasty, and kid-friendly!
Best Peanut Butter Energy Balls
When fall rolls around, I want everything pumpkin spice- lattes, muffins, breads… and now, these No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls! They’re the perfect quick snack packed with protein, fall flavors, and just the right touch of sweetness.
If you’re like me and love pumpkin treats, you’ll also want to try my Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins, Butter Swim Biscuits, and my fall favorite Crock Pot Apple BBQ Chicken. These energy balls are so easy, even the kids can help mix them together, and they disappear just as quickly!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Quick & Easy! Just mix, roll, and chill. No baking required!
Protein-Packed Snack! Keeps you full and energized with oats, peanut butter, and mix-ins.
Perfect Fall Flavor! Pumpkin spice and chocolate chips make this snack taste like dessert.
Ingredients
- Oats– Rolled oats work best, but quick oats can also be used.
- Peanut Butter– Creamy peanut butter holds everything together; swap with almond or sunflower butter if preferred.
- Pumpkin Puree– Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Honey– Natural sweetener; can be replaced with maple syrup.
- Salt– Just a pinch enhances flavor.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice– Adds that warm fall spice blend.
- Mini Chocolate Chips– Optional, but highly recommended for sweetness.
- Mix-ins– Try chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or flax seeds for extra nutrition and crunch.
*See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions and a list of ingredients.
How To Make Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, honey, salt, pumpkin pie spice, mini chocolate chips, and any desired mix-ins.
- Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Optional: You can refrigerate 1 hour or freeze 15 minutes before rolling into balls to help hold their shape better.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Variation Ideas
These energy balls can be made in so many different ways. A few ideas to switch them up are:
- Protein Boost– Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Nut-Free– Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Extra Sweet– Mix in dried cranberries or raisins.
- Spice it Up– Increase pumpkin pie spice or add a dash of cinnamon.
Storage Options
To store: Store covered in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To freeze: Place in an air-tight container and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Helpful Tips
*If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more oats.
* Add a drizzle of honey or extra peanut butter if it feels a little dry.
* Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized bites.
* I noticed through testing that refrigerating before rolling helps the balls keep their shape.
More Delicious Snack Recipes
- Peanut Butter Energy Bites
- Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Dip
- Chocolate Banana Bark
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No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oats instant or old-fashioned
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons mix-ins chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well.
- Optional: Refrigerate 1-2 hours or freeze 15 minutes before rolling into balls to make it easier for them to hold their shape.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small scoop.
- Serve and enjoy! Store remaining leftovers in the refrigerator.
