These adorable No Bake Pumpkin Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect snack when you’re craving a sweet but healthy treat. They are super easy to make, and with flavors like pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and maple syrup, they will be sure to please everyone.
I love to have a tasty snack on hand for those times when you are in between meals but just need something to give you a little energy boost. These No Bake Pumpkin Peanut Butter Treats are my Fall go to snack. They are loaded with healthy ingredients like all natural peanut butter, pure pumpkin puree and ground up oats that are combined together with the great flavors of pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and maple syrup to form this tasty little snack. They are super easy to prepare and no baking required so they can be ready in less than 20 minutes, so you can satisfy those cravings in no time at all.
There is just something about Fall that makes me crave the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and maple syrup, so I had to combine them together to create this recipe. Now I know there are some who are thinking “ Not Another Pumpkin Recipe “, but let me reassure you that the pumpkin added in this recipe is not only delicious but good for you as well.
They are great for a post work out snack or a little mid afternoon pick me up to get you through that time between lunch and dinner when you just want something to satisfy those cravings.
Why You Will Love This Snack
- Ease: They are so easy to make. Just 8 simple ingredients, that you probable already have, brought together to form this tasty little snack. They mix together in one bowl so clean up is a breeze.
- Taste: “ Fall Flavors “. Need I say more?
- Healthy: I love when a sweet treat contains healthy ingredients that aren’t harmful to you. With ingredients like peanut butter that is loaded with protein and pumpkin with its vitamins and fiber content, its a snack that you can feel good about. It is also vegan and gluten free for those that have restricted diets. Just choose a chocolate chip that will suite these requirements.
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Tips For Making This Recipe
- I use a Small Ice Cream Scoop to scoop out the balls. This will ensure that they are all the same size
- Use a Toothpick to make the indents so that they resemble pumpkins. If you don’t want to make them into pumpkins, then just roll them in the palm of your hands to form a smooth ball.
- Store them in a air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
What You Will Need For This Recipe
- Peanut Butter: I use a creamy all natural peanut butter without added sugars.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure you use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- Oat Flour: If you don’t have oat flour then just place old fashion oats in a food processor and pulse until a fine meal forms.
- Maple Syrup: I use pure maple syrup.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: A great Fall flavor that adds warmth.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: I always opt for pure vanilla extract for its intense vanilla flavor.
- Salt: Adding a pinch of salt will enhance the flavors
- Mini Morsels: Use an allergy friendly chip to make them vegan.
No Bake Pumpkin Peanut Butter Treat
Course: SnacksDifficulty: EasyThese No Bake Pumpkin Peanut Butter Treats are an easy delicious snack that your whole family can enjoy without all the guilt.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup all natural creamy peanut butter
1/3 Cup pumpkin puree
1/2 Cup + 2 tablespoons oat flour ( ground oats )
1/3 Cup pure maple syrup
1 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Mini Morsels
Directions
- Place peanut butter, pumpkin purée, oat flour, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir together until completely combined.
- Scoop out dough using a small ice cream scoop and roll in the palms of your hands to form a smooth ball. Using a toothpick, create indents down the sides of each ball so that it resembles the lines in a pumpkin. Place on a serving tray and top each one with a mini chocolate chip. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Enjoy!