Description
No-Bake Pumpkin Bites are an easy and delicious fall snack packed with creamy pumpkin, warm spices, and natural sweetness. These bite-sized treats require no oven, come together quickly, and offer a cozy autumn flavor perfect for snacking, parties, or on-the-go energy boosts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if vegan)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and well blended, creating a creamy foundation.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and optional seeds or chocolate chips. Mix until evenly combined and thickened enough to handle.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 20 minutes to firm up and make shaping easier.
- Form the Bites: Roll the chilled mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place on a parchment-lined tray or container.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the shaped bites for another 30 minutes to hold their shape before serving. Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Use pure, unsweetened pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
- Adjust oats type for texture: quick oats for smoother bites, old-fashioned for more chew.
- Keep the mixture cold to ease rolling and help bites set properly.
- Taste and adjust maple syrup sweetness before chilling if desired.
- Store bites in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Freeze individually on a baking sheet before transferring to a container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Pumpkin Bites, Fall Snack, Healthy Snack, Gluten Free, Vegan Option, Pumpkin Spice
