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No bake pumpkin energy balls
- Ready In: 10 minutes
- Makes: 24 balls
- Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and creamy peanut butter.
- Dietary Info: Dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based.
- Why You’ll Make These on Repeat: I always have a stasher bag full of these easy pumpkin energy balls in the freezer for a quick grab and go snack when we’re running out the door no matter the season. I put these in rotation alongside my monster energy bites to offer some flavor variety from week to week. I can’t wait for you to try them!
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- Rolled Oats: Can swap with gluten-free oats or quick cooking oats.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: This acts as the energy ball binder. Feel free to swap out with another nut butter of your choice, but just be sure to grab a cream variety. A drippy nut butter will make your energy balls fall apart. Our roasted cashew butter would be delicious!
- Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to grab 100% pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix as this includes additional sweeteners and spices that will change the flavor of your pumpkin energy balls. If you can’t find pumpkin, try out our chocolate chip cookie dough bites instead!
How To Make Pumpkin Energy Balls
Step 1 – Add all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Step 2 – Mix everything together thoroughly.
Why are my pumpkin energy balls sticky?
Sticky dough is usually a result of the texture of your nut butter. If a lot of the mixture is sticking to your hand when you try rolling it into a ball, add 1 teaspoon of almond flour at a time to the dough until you can easily form the dough into a ball shape.
Step 3 – Roll mixture into balls and let chill in the refrigerator.
Step 4 – Enjoy immediately or store in the freezer for another day.
How To Store and Freeze Pumpkin Energy Balls
+ Flavor Variations
- Freezer: Place your oatmeal pumpkin energy balls on a baking sheet or plate and set them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This keeps them from freezing together in one big mass. Then transfer them to a freezer safe container (I love these Stasher Bags) and store them in the freezer for up 3 months. Set them out on the counter for 30 minutes prior to eating to help them soften up a bit.
- Refrigerator: For quick snacking, store your pumpkin spice energy balls in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Variations: Ditch the pumpkin and make our chocolate peanut butter balls instead. Also, feel free to add a tablespoon of protein powder. Just decrease the almond flour by about 2 teaspoons to keep the texture intact.
Pumpkin Energy Ball FAQs and Tips
This is probably due to the texture of your peanut butter. Firm up your mixture by adding 1 teaspoon of almond flour at a time until you can easily form it into a ball.
Yes! Set them on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes. Then transfer them to a freezer safe container in the fridge for up to three months.
If you want to add protein powder, be sure to get an unflavored and unsweetened variety like this Vital Proteins option.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup pumpkin pureé
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 5 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, add 1 ¾ cup rolled oats, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup pumpkin pureé, ⅓ cup maple syrup, 5 tablespoons almond flour, 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon ground flax, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch kosher salt. Mix to combine.
- Adjust: If the mixture is too wet, add 1 tablespoon at a time of almond flour to reach desired texture.
- Roll: Once it has reached the right consistency, roll into balls (about 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons each). Use a cookie dough scoop for uniform size.
- Chill: Place them on a plate and set in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy right away or store in the fridge or freezer until later!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for three months or the refrigerator for 1 month.
- Love Energy Balls: try our Monster Energy Balls or our Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites!
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Published: October 9, 2017 Updated: May 7, 2026
Liz Sipley says
These were so yummy and a nice flavor change from our usual energy bites.
Melissa Griffiths says
We love energy balls around my house – these will be a great addition to my repertoire!
Erin says
Yay!!! That’s awesome! I love having some around for when we are running out the door – hope you like them!! ?