Description
No-Bake Pumpkin Bites are the ultimate fall treat, combining creamy pumpkin puree with warm spices and sweet nut butter, all without turning on the oven. These delightful snacks are quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, whether at cozy gatherings or as a guilt-free indulgence at home. With their rich flavor and satisfying texture, you’ll want to whip up a batch every autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut or almond)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, oats, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Optionally, roll each ball in extra oats or crushed nuts for added texture.
- For a chocolate touch, dip half of each ball into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- Once set (about 15 minutes), store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding seeds or swapping nut butters. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or allspice for unique flavors.