Pumpkin oat energy balls are even more delicious than they sound. They are made using rolled oats, tahini, chocolate chips, and pumpkin purée. They’re a satisfying, gluten-free grab-and-go snack.
Pumpkin Oat Energy Balls Overview
These pumpkin oat energy balls are the perfect healthy alternative to cookies and sugary baked goods. High in protein and fiber they provide long-lasting energy. These little energy bites might be small, but they’re mighty!
Prep time is just 15 minutes. Combine all the ingredients, mix, chill, roll into balls and you’re done! Now, freeze them for 1 hour and they’re ready to eat.
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Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini – or peanut butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup – or honey
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice – or make your own, see notes
- ½ cup chocolate chips
How To Make Pumpkin Oat Energy Balls
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post
STEP 1: Mix 1 cup tahini, ½ cup pumpkin puree, and ¼ cup maple syrup in a large bowl with a spatula.
STEP 2: Add 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, ¼ cup chia seeds, 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice and mix.
STEP 3: Fold ½ cup chocolate chips into the batter. Place the batter in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill.
STEP 4: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to roll the batter into balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Tips
- You can swap the tahini with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter. This is what helps the energy balls to stick together.
- To sweeten the energy bites I used maple syrup.
- Chilling the batter in the freezer for 20 minutes before rolling into balls makes it less sticky and easier to form.
- Use a small cookie scoop to roll the balls into similar sizes. You can also use a 1 Tbsp measuring spoon.
- These energy balls will soften at room temperature. I recommend storing them in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. If taking for lunch, store in the freezer and pop one into your bag. It will be thawed by lunchtime.
How To Store Leftovers
- Fridge – Add the energy balls to an airtight container or Ziploc bag, and store them in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer – Place the energy balls in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 6 months. Keep them from touching so they don’t stick together. If stacking, separate them using parchment paper.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini - or peanut butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup - or honey
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup tahini, ½ cup pumpkin puree, and ¼ cup maple syrup in a large bowl with a spatula.
- Add 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, ¼ cup chia seeds, 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice and mix.
- Fold ½ cup chocolate chips into the batter. Place the batter in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill.
- Roll the batter into balls using a cookie scoop or spoon. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
- Add the energy balls to an airtight container or Ziploc bag, and store them in the fridge.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.