No-Bake Pumpkin Bites
A creamy and flavorful treat capturing the essence of autumn with pumpkin, cinnamon, and a hint of sweetness—all without baking!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin puree.
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter Ensure it's smooth for easy mixing.
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup Can adjust according to preference.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a nice flavor boost.
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Or use a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 1 cup rolled oats Old-fashioned oats will work best.
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional) For a touch of sweetness.
Toppings
- as needed crushed nuts or graham cracker crumbs For rolling the bites.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice and rolled oats. Mix until fully combined.
- If you’re opting for chocolate chips, add them in and fold gently into the mixture.
- Using your hands, scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Roll each pumpkin bite in crushed nuts or graham cracker crumbs. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Serving
- Once chilled, serve your No-Bake Pumpkin Bites on a platter.
Notes
These bites can be paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an enhanced experience. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.