Name: Pumpkin Energy Bites with Sunflower Nut Butter
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 52
Ingredients: 4 cups of rolled oats, divided (I used gluten-free oats); 1 cup of pumpkin puree - canned or make your own fresh pumpkin puree; 1 cup of sunflower nut butter; ½ cup pure maple syrup; ½ teaspoon of cinnamon; ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice; ½ tablespoon of pure vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds; 3 tablespoons of chia seeds; ½ cup of small chopped nuts; ½ cup of coconut flakes; ½ cup of mini dark chocolate chips

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Looking for a nutritious snack idea or post-workout treat? These delicious pumpkin energy bites combine pumpkin pureé with sunflower nut butter.

This nut butter is a great alternative to peanut butter. It is smooth and creamy with a very similar flavor and is great for those who don’t eat peanuts.

The energy bites are loaded with flavor and very easy to make. Best of all, they are a no-bake recipe, so you won’t heat your kitchen when you make them.

It’s time for all things pumpkin! Fall is my favorite time of the year, and I love the taste of pumpkin in recipes. Keep reading to learn how to make fun fall snacks.

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Ingredients for pumpkin energy bites

To make these delicious sunflower nut butter energy bites, you’ll need these ingredients:

4 cups of rolled oats, divided (I used gluten-free oats)
1 cup of pumpkin puree – canned or make your own fresh pumpkin pureé
1 cup of sunflower nut butter
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
½ tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds
3 tablespoons of chia seeds
½ cup of small chopped nuts
½ cup of coconut flakes
½ cup of mini dark chocolate chips

You’ll also need a food processor and some parchment paper or a silicone mat.

How to make pumpkin nut butter energy bites

These energy bites are chock full of healthy goodness and super easy to prepare.

Prep steps

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Set it aside.

Making the energy bite mixture

Place 2 cups of rolled oats, the pumpkin pureé, sunflower nut butter, and maple syrup into a food processor.
Pulse for a few seconds until you get a sticky consistency.
Add the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, chopped nuts, coconut, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
Pulse a few seconds more.

Add more oats and the chocolate chips

Put the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
Fold in 2 cups of rolled oats and the mini chocolate chips.
Mix thoroughly.

Forming the energy bites

Using clean hands, roll into balls just over 1″ in diameter. I got 52 balls with my mixture.
I used a small-sized scoop, and it gave me the perfect-sized balls.

Optional step:

Melt ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips in the microwave.
Place the melted chocolate in an icing bag,
Drizzle it over the energy bites.

This step adds 6 calories to the nutritional count but is TOTALLY worth it! This drizzle gives the energy bites a richer, more decadent flavor, which is also nice for a special treat. The chocolate also hardens around the bites to make them a bit less sticky.

Allow the energy bites to set

Place the pumpkin energy bites on the lined cookie sheet.
Allow them to firm up for one hour.

Storing the energy balls

Place the energy balls in an airtight container.
They will keep well if refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

The flavor of pumpkin energy bites

These pumpkin energy bites are dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. They are the perfect clean eating snack.

These pumpkin nut butter energy bites are amazing. They are creamy from the sunflower nut butter and maple syrup, but crunchy and nutty from the nuts, oats, and coconut.

The taste of the pumpkin puree is subtle and adds a nice earthy taste to the balls.

Since I kept the maple syrup low (just 1/2 cup for 52 servings), they are low in sugar but still have a lovely sweet taste.

Serving these energy bites

My husband is not normally fond of pumpkin desserts and suffers through pumpkin season in silence, but he loves the taste of these!

These energy bites are a great pick-me-up before or after a workout. They also make a great breakfast on the go.

I love having one with some fruit as a low-calorie dessert. They have only 79.5 calories and are very low in carbs, sodium, and sugar.Are you ready for pumpkin season?

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Yield: 52 pumpkin energy bites

Pumpkin Energy Bites with Sunflower Nut Butter

5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)

These no-bake pumpkin energy bites are made with sunflower nut butter. They are gluten-free, very easy to prepare, and perfect for a snack or post-workout treat.

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups of rolled oats, divided (I used gluten-free oats)
1 cup of pumpkin puree - canned or make your own fresh pumpkin puree
1 cup of sunflower nut butter
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
½ tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds
3 tablespoons of chia seeds
½ cup of small chopped nuts
½ cup of coconut flakes
½ cup of mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Place 2 cups rolled oats, pumpkin purée, sunflower nut butter, and maple syrup in a food processor.
Pulse for a few seconds until you get a sticky consistency.
Add the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, chopped nuts, coconut, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
Pulse a few seconds more.
Put the mixture into a large mixing bowl and fold in 2 cups of rolled oats and the mini chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly.
Using clean hands, roll into balls just over 1″ in diameter. I used a small-sized scoop, and it gave me the perfect-sized balls.
Place the pumpkin energy bites on the lined cookie sheet and allow them to set for one hour.
Store the energy balls in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Optional: Melt ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips in the microwave, place in an icing bag, and drizzle over the energy bites. This adds 6 calories to the nutritional count but is TOTALLY worth it!

Pumpkin Energy Bites with Nut Butter – Easy No Bake Recipe

Ingredients for pumpkin energy bites