Soft spiced pumpkin bites (Printable Version)
Soft spiced pumpkin bites blended with oats, nuts, and honey for a wholesome, healthy treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
08 - 1/3 cup natural almond or peanut butter
09 - 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
12 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed meal
13 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
# How To Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to blend evenly.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly combined and no dry patches remain.
04 - Fold in any optional add-ins such as chocolate chips, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, or dried cranberries until distributed throughout.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls, applying gentle pressure to hold shape.
06 - Place the pumpkin bites on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like fall in a single bite but require zero oven time
- The texture is somewhere between a cookie and an energy ball, which is basically the best of both worlds
02 -
- The mixture will feel impossibly sticky and loose at first, but chilling time is what transforms it into rollable bites
- If your mixture refuses to hold together, add another tablespoon of nut butter or honey and let it sit for 10 minutes before trying again
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly with water before rolling to prevent the mixture from sticking to your palms
- Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before rolling if it feels too soft to handle