Description

These Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Balls are a delicious, no-bake energy snack packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, and pumpkin puree. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and flavored with warm pumpkin pie spice, these bite-sized treats are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy snack anytime. They combine cozy autumn flavors with the convenience of an easy, freezer-friendly recipe requiring only a food processor or blender.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

Wet Ingredients

¼ cup pumpkin puree
4 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup chocolate chips (use mini if you have them!)

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Instructions

Pulse dry ingredients: In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sea salt, and pumpkin spice for about one minute until the mixture resembles coarse sand, with some flax seeds remaining whole.
Add wet ingredients and mix: Add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and chocolate chips to the food processor. Pulse again until a dough forms that can be shaped easily.
Form balls: Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop the dough and roll it into balls. This recipe yields approximately 16 energy balls.
Store properly: Place the oatmeal balls in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.

Notes

For step-by-step photos, refer to the original blog post.
You can use either whole or ground flax seeds; both work well in this recipe.
If you don’t have pumpkin puree, substitute with runny nut butter such as almond or peanut butter—this will slightly alter the flavor but still keep the pumpkin spice essence.
The recipe can be prepared using either a food processor or a high-power blender.
If your machine becomes clunky or warms up during blending, stop and use a bowl and spoon or your hands to form the dough.
Try making the 3-ingredient pistachio energy balls as another nutritious snack option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 energy ball
Calories: 90
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 35mg
Fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg