PUMPKIN ENERGY BALLS

These pumpkin energy balls are the best! BEST fall snack! They are super soft and chewy, perfectly sweet and loaded with autumnal flavors. Pumpkin, dates, oats, peanut butter, and fall spices, including cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, are packed into a bite-sized ball. It is a no-bake, vegan and gluten-free recipe that is ready in just 10 minutes. Enjoy them as a midday snack or a delicious dessert!

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE FOUND IN PUMPKIN SPICE BALLS?

1 + 1/2 cups oat flakes 

1 cup medjool dates, well packaged (~14 dates)

1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter.

1/4 cup pumpkin puree 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.

 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or less if you don’t like pumpkin spices.

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips.

INSTRUCTIONS 

Add oats, dates, peanut butter, pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt to the base of a food processor. Process the ingredients until a sticky, almost smooth dough forms. The dough should be able to pinch and stick when you press it with your hands. Transfer dough to a large bowl. Add mini chocolate chips and mix to combine. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Enjoy!

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