Pumpkin Chip Energy Bites

Easy Pumpkin Chip Energy Bites are an easy, healthy, no-bake snack made with rolled oats, canned pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, and warm pumpkin spice. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from flax, chia, and hemp seeds, these energy bites are a delicious fall recipe for meal prep, school lunches, or a quick grab-and-go snack.

Looking for a healthy sweet treat that tastes like a cross between a slice of pumpkin pie and a doughy soft pumpkin cookie? Don’t worry, I’ve got the perfect solution: no-bake pumpkin energy bites. I love pumpkin-flavored everything, especially when the season changes from summer to fall. You’ll find me making protein pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin overnight oats, and these delicious no-bake energy balls on repeat.

These are similar to my original oatmeal chip no-bake energy balls, but with added pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. They’re packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from oats, nut butter, and seeds, plus a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup for natural sweetness. Yum!

These pumpkin energy bites are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, pack easily into lunchboxes, and make a delicious pre- or post-workout snack. The best part? They come together in one bowl with no baking required—quick, easy, and totally doable!

Ingredients in No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites

These bites are filled with good-for-you, all-natural ingredients with no refined sugar! Chances are, you already have everything you need on hand.

How to Make Pumpkin Energy Bites

In mere minutes, you can have these delicious energy bites ready to go for your weekly snack. Best part? There are no dates or food processors involved so that you can make these no-bake energy balls in no time.

Here’s the simple process, but for complete, printable instructions, reference the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Customize your energy balls – they’re incredibly versatile!

Looking to mix up the ingredients? Here are some simple ways to make these energy bites your own:

• Nut butter – instead of peanut butter, feel free to use almond butter or sunflower seed butter. You can also use a natural, creamy, or crunchy nut or seed butter. 
• Vegan bites – to keep these plant-based, be sure to use pure maple syrup (not honey), and choose dairy-free/vegan chocolate chips.
• Gluten-free bites – be sure to use rolled oats that are certified gluten-free for naturally gluten-free energy bites.
• Extra mix-ins – feel free to leave out the chocolate chips and use another favorite add-in like raisins, dried cranberries, or blueberries. Try our oatmeal raisin energy bites or carrot cake energy balls for a different flavor variety!

What Makes Energy Bites a Great Snack?

Energy balls are pretty much the perfect snack! I love to make them at the beginning of the week so our family has a ready-to-go snack that is both healthy and delicious. There’s no need to lean on pre-made, processed foods from the grocery stores.

When I’m feeling extra cozy, I’ll enjoy them with a homemade pumpkin spice latte! Seriously, a match made in pumpkin-lovers heaven!

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No-Bake Pumpkin Chip Energy Balls (One Bowl!)

Easy Pumpkin Chip Energy Bites are an easy, healthy, no-bake snack made with rolled oats, canned pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, and warm pumpkin spice. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from flax, chia, and hemp seeds, these energy bites are a delicious fall recipe for meal prep, school lunches, or a quick grab-and-go snack.

Course: gluten free, recipes, snacks + starters, sweet bite, VIDEO

Cuisine: American, healthy, snack

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 18 servings

Calories: 124kcal

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups (60 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if preferred
• 1/2 cup (120 grams) pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup (128grams) natural peanut butter
• 1/3 cup (80 grams) maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 tablespoons (14 grams) ground flaxseeds
• 2 tablespoons (28 grams) chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons (20 grams) hemp seeds
• 1/3 cup (56 grams) mini chips use dairy free if vegan

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Gather ingredients and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat and set aside.
  
• Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. You should have a nice thick, sticky batter.
  
• Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the dough into the palms of your hand a roll until you have formed a small ball. Place the ball on the rimmed baking sheet and repeat until you have worked through all the dough. You will end up with about 18 energy bites.
  
• Transfer to the fridge for a couple of hours or freeze for about 1 hour to set and then enjoy!
  

Notes

STORING ENERGY BALLS:

In the fridge: No-bake energy bites are great stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

In the freezer: You can also store these energy balls in the freezer for up to 3 months. If they get too hard, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1076IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg