No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls

5 from 6 votes

Got some leftover pumpkin purée? These pumpkin spice energy balls are just what you need! Combining pumpkin puree with almond meal, almond butter, and a collection of spices, these are an energy ball made without dates that really satisfies! Vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, this is the perfect snack for lunch boxes or enjoying at home for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Prep Time5 mins

Freezing Time15 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Anytime

Keyword: bliss balls without dates, pumpkin energy balls, pumpkin energy bites

Servings: serves

Calories: 100kcal

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

1 ½ cup almond meal
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup pumpkin purée
3 tablespoons almond butter
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
cocoa powder, chia seeds, or a mixture of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves optional for rolling the balls in

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients into the food processor.
Blend until everything is combined and a loose dough forms. If the mixture is too sticky, add in some additional almond meal.
Taking one tablespoon at a time, roll the mixture into balls.
Place the rolled balls onto a plate or small tray and place them into the freezer for a minimum of 15 minutes to set.
Store in the fridge or freeze.
Optional: roll the pumpkin energy balls in the cocoa, chia seeds, or mixture of ground spices before freezing.

Notes

Store: In the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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