Description
Soft, spiced pumpkin blended with creamy peanut butter and sweet maple syrup, rolled into bite-sized treats dotted with melty chocolate chips. These no-bake pumpkin balls are a cozy, effortless snack for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl stir together pumpkin puree peanut butter maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add pumpkin pie spice ground cinnamon and salt to the bowl and mix well.
- Gradually fold in rolled oats until the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls using lightly greased hands.
- Place the pumpkin balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor substitute almond butter for peanut butter.
- If the mixture is too sticky add more oats one tablespoon at a time.
- Store pumpkin balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze leftovers in a sealed bag for up to three months.