Description
No-Bake Pumpkin Bites are a cozy, sweet, and convenient fall treat that combines warm pumpkin spice flavors with creamy textures and a satisfying crunch. Perfect for quick snacks, dessert tables, or gatherings, these bite-sized treats require no baking and come together in minutes. Customizable, kid-friendly, and packed with seasonal goodness, they offer a festive fall indulgence made with wholesome ingredients and minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree – 1 cup
- Oats – 1 cup
- Maple syrup or honey – 1/4 cup
- Nut butter (e.g., almond, peanut) – 1/3 cup
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Pumpkin pie spice – 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-ins
- Mini chocolate chips – 1/4 cup
- Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts) – 1/4 cup
- Pumpkin seeds – 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup nut butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sprinkle in 1 cup oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to evenly distribute the flavors without breaking down the oats too much.
- Incorporate optional mix-ins: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds to add bursts of texture and flavor within each bite.
- Form into bite-sized balls: Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes so they firm up and hold their shape perfectly when served.
Notes
- If the mixture feels too sticky, add more oats until it is easier to handle.
- To avoid clumps and ensure even spice distribution, sift spices over the mixture before stirring.
- Use fresh or high-quality canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip refrigeration; chilling helps flavors meld and improves texture.
- For extra flair, dust bites with cinnamon, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut after rolling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg