Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls are a fun vegan snack perfect for the cozy season. They are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, soy-free and the perfect healthy treat both kids and adults will love.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

pumpkin butter:

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 drops vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

For the bites:

  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts and seeds such as pecans, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, or hemp seeds.
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup almond flour +2 tablespoons
  • shredded coconut for garnish
  • chia seeds or hemp seeds for garnishing

Method

  1. In a skillet, add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and pinch of salt, and cook to mix and thicken slightly. You want to continue to cook until it's bubbling really well and cook for another minute after it has been bubbling consistently.
  2. Take off heat and let cool. Add in the chopped nuts, chia seeds, and almond flour and mix in.
  3. Chill the mixture for half an hour and see if you need more almond flour. If the mix is still sticky to handle, you can add some almond flour or add in 1 tablespoon of coconut flour for less sticky snack bites.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to Scoop them out onto a plate and garnish with some shredded coconut, chia seeds, or hemp seeds. Lightly Press to stick. And serve.
  5. Store on the counter for 2-3 hours or refrigerate for upto 5 days. They freeze well and are delicious and Fudgy right out of the freezer

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.