Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

These Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls are the perfect no-bake snack to fuel your day! Made with cashew butter, pumpkin, oats, and warm fall spices, they’re naturally sweetened with dates and packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Quick to make and easy to grab on the go, they’re a cozy, nourishing taste of fall in every bite!

8 Servings

Ingredients:

• ½ cup smooth natural cashew butter or creamy natural almond butter
• ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pitted dried Medjool dates, chopped (see Note)
• ¼ cup pecan halves
• 1 ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons toasted unsalted pepitas
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Stir together cashew or almond butter, pumpkin and vanilla in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Process dates and pecans in a food processor until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add oats, pepitas, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Process until fully combined, about 10 (1-second) pulses. Add the pumpkin mixture; process until fully combined and incorporated, about 10 (1-second) pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
3. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop 24 portions of the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using clean hands, roll each portion into a ball. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 5 days.