Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with these easy and no-bake pumpkin balls, perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday festivities. These sweet, bite-sized treats combine pumpkin, spices, and optional chocolate chips for a festive dessert that requires minimal effort, making them an ideal seasonal snack for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and shredded coconut if using. Stir until well incorporated.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired for extra sweetness and flavor.
- Using your hands, scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Place pumpkin balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Optional: Garnish with additional shredded coconut, chocolate drizzle, or cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin for convenience; fresh pumpkin works too.
- Adjust spices to taste for more or less warmth.
- Add-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or white chocolate chips can enhance flavor.
- Make ahead by refrigerating mixture beforehand for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin ball (about 30g)
- Calories: 60 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg