Description
Enjoy these healthy, no-bake pumpkin bites that capture the essence of fall. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or agave syrup/honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut flour (or almond flour)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch salt (optional, if nut butter is unsalted)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine nut butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate.
- Place coated bites on a baking sheet and chill for 20-30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter.
- Adjust sweetness with different sweeteners.
- Experiment with chai spice for a different flavor.
- Use almond flour instead of coconut flour for a gluten-free option.
- Add dried cranberries or raisins for extra sweetness.
- Try white chocolate chips for a creamier coating.
- Add protein powder for an extra boost.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg