Description
No-Bake Pumpkin Bites are a quick, healthy fall treat made with oats, pumpkin puree, nut butter, and warm spices. Naturally sweetened and ready in under 20 minutes, they’re perfect for Thanksgiving desserts, after-school snacks, or a cozy autumn pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (125g) nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup (40g) mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in extras: If using, mix in mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries.
- Shape into bites: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion and roll into smooth balls.
- Chill: Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Flavor variations: Drizzle with melted chocolate, roll in chopped nuts, coat in coconut, or add protein powder for a boost.
- Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Make it nut-free: Substitute sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Tips: Blot watery pumpkin puree; adjust sweetness to taste; add oats for firmer bites or more pumpkin for softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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