Have you ever wanted to make a sweet autumn treat that’s easy and doesn’t require baking? Well, these no-bake pumpkin balls might be just the thing!
- They’re quick to make with just a few simple ingredients
- No oven is needed – you can make them right on your counter
- The pumpkin flavour gives them a perfect taste of fall
- They’re great for kids to help make (and eat!)
Are you curious to learn more about these yummy, no-bake pumpkin balls? Keep reading!
Making the Pumpkin Balls
The first step is mixing the dry ingredients in one bowl. This includes:
- Rolled oats
- Oat flour
- Cane sugar
- Pumpkin spice mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)
In a separate bowl, you’ll combine the wet ingredients:
- Peanut butter (microwaved to make it runny)
- Pumpkin puree
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
Once both bowls are ready, pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix everything with your hands.
The batter should be thick and sticky, like cookie dough. If it seems too dry, add more maple syrup or pumpkin. Too wet? Sprinkle in some more oat flour.
Rolling the Balls
Now for the fun part! Take spoonfuls of the batter and roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands. Place the rolled balls onto a baking mat or plate.
You can make them all uniform size or have a mix of big and small pumpkin balls – it’s up to you!
If you have any leftover batter, the instructions say you can eat it straight from the bowl. Yum!
The Final Coatings
To make the no-bake pumpkin balls extra tasty and pretty, they get rolled in toppings like:
- Crushed walnuts
- Shredded coconut
- Cacao nibs
The toppings stick to the sticky pumpkin balls, adding great flavour and crunch.
The Finished Pumpkin Balls
And that’s it – your no-bake pumpkin balls are ready to enjoy! The blogger who created the recipe describes them as delicious, nutritious, and adorable.
They seem like the perfect fall snack or dessert. You get all that warm pumpkin flavour without turning on your oven. Plus, they’re made with excellent ingredients like oats, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup.
Could you make a batch of these no-bake pumpkin balls at home? They might just become a new autumn tradition!