Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
- â…“ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for a vegan option)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional for extra fiber)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the base ingredients: In a food processor, combine rolled oats, almond butter, and pumpkin puree. Pulse until well combined but slightly textured.
- Add sweeteners & spices: Pour in honey (or maple syrup), pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend until evenly distributed.
- Fold in optional add-ins: If using chia seeds or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the mixture with a spatula.
- Roll into balls & chill: Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
- For a vegan option, swap honey for maple syrup.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Mix in chopped nuts or coconut flakes for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg