Easy Pumpkin Chip Energy Bites are an easy, healthy, no-bake snack made with rolled oats, canned pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, and warm pumpkin spice. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from flax, chia, and hemp seeds, these energy bites are a delicious fall recipe for meal prep, school lunches, or a quick grab-and-go snack.
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Looking for a healthy sweet treat that tastes like a cross between a slice of pumpkin pie and a doughy soft pumpkin cookie? Don’t worry, I’ve got the perfect solution: no-bake pumpkin energy bites. I love pumpkin-flavored everything, especially when the season changes from summer to fall. You’ll find me making protein pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin overnight oats, and these delicious no-bake energy balls on repeat.
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These are similar to my original oatmeal chip no-bake energy balls, but with added pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. They’re packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from oats, nut butter, and seeds, plus a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup for natural sweetness. Yum!
These pumpkin energy bites are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, pack easily into lunchboxes, and make a delicious pre- or post-workout snack. The best part? They come together in one bowl with no baking required—quick, easy, and totally doable!
Ingredients in No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites
These bites are filled with good-for-you, all-natural ingredients with no refined sugar! Chances are, you already have everything you need on hand.
How to Make Pumpkin Energy Bites
In mere minutes, you can have these delicious energy bites ready to go for your weekly snack. Best part? There are no dates or food processors involved so that you can make these no-bake energy balls in no time.
Here’s the simple process, but for complete, printable instructions, reference the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Customize your energy balls – they’re incredibly versatile!
Looking to mix up the ingredients? Here are some simple ways to make these energy bites your own:
- Nut butter – instead of peanut butter, feel free to use almond butter or sunflower seed butter. You can also use a natural, creamy, or crunchy nut or seed butter.
- Vegan bites – to keep these plant-based, be sure to use pure maple syrup (not honey), and choose dairy-free/vegan chocolate chips.
- Gluten-free bites – be sure to use rolled oats that are certified gluten-free for naturally gluten-free energy bites.
- Extra mix-ins – feel free to leave out the chocolate chips and use another favorite add-in like raisins, dried cranberries, or blueberries. Try our oatmeal raisin energy bites or carrot cake energy balls for a different flavor variety!
What Makes Energy Bites a Great Snack?
Energy balls are pretty much the perfect snack! I love to make them at the beginning of the week so our family has a ready-to-go snack that is both healthy and delicious. There’s no need to lean on pre-made, processed foods from the grocery stores.
When I’m feeling extra cozy, I’ll enjoy them with a homemade pumpkin spice latte! Seriously, a match made in pumpkin-lovers heaven!
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No-Bake Pumpkin Chip Energy Balls (One Bowl!)
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (60 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if preferred
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (128grams) natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (14 grams) ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) hemp seeds
- 1/3 cup (56 grams) mini chips use dairy free if vegan
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat and set aside.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. You should have a nice thick, sticky batter.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the dough into the palms of your hand a roll until you have formed a small ball. Place the ball on the rimmed baking sheet and repeat until you have worked through all the dough. You will end up with about 18 energy bites.
- Transfer to the fridge for a couple of hours or freeze for about 1 hour to set and then enjoy!
Comments
Barrie says
These are amazingly delicious! I substituted almond butter for peanut butter and coco nibs for chocolate chips. I didn’t have hemp seeds. It was so hard to stop eating them! These have a great flavor.
betsy says
are these no bake?
Dani says
YES 🙂
Sue says
Used chunky peanut butter. Rolled finished balls in fine shredded coconut and pressed each into a flattened disc shape. Delish. Thanks for your recipes.!
Becca @ Life's A Pearl says
I love these! They’re so yummy they never last long in our fridge! I appreciate how simple they are to make – and not having to haul out my food processor for an energy ball recipe.
Dani Spies says
I’m so glad you are enjoying these energy balls, Becca! And I agree, sometimes we just need a one bowl energy ball!
Amy says
I made these for my family who all like pumpkin pie flavor (not me). But guess who liked the spoon because the dough was so yummy? ME!! I’m going to double the recipe next time though because they didn’t last very long around my house.
Veena says
I substituted tahini and almond butter for peanut butter and they were delicious!!!
Dani, I’ve come to love and rely on your simple, yummy and healthy recipes!! Thank you so much 🙂
Carla says
These are SO easy and SO delicious! I can’t stop eating them!
Sylvia Lukpetris says
My dough is too sticky. I couldn’t roll them. The dough stuck to my gloves. Do I literally have to use my hands? Any thoughts on coating them. I do not like coconut. I tried coating 2 of them in oats. It worked. I might try flattened them as well.