It is fall yay! The pumpkin season is here, and there are many recipes to try. These easy no-bake vegan pumpkin energy balls are among the simple pumpkin recipes you can make and enjoy at home when pumpkins are in season.
They are easy to make and do not require any cooking. You only need a blender or food processor and only 9 ingredients.
These balls are excellent for snacking, as an appetizer, or eating to go. They are very nutritious, contain high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids and fiber that help keep you regular, prevent constipation, and manage your weight.
These energy balls contain dates, coconut flakes, pumpkin purée, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, whole oats, chocolate chips, and pumpkin spice. All these ingredients are healthy and essential for the body.
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How to make these Easy No-bake Vegan Pumpkin Energy Balls
Place all the ingredients for this recipe in your blender or food processor. Blend until soft and well combined but do not overdo it.
Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl, add chocolate chips, and combine well with a spatula.
Scoop the mixture with a spoon or cookie scoop and roll into balls. Place them on a baking tray then freeze for about 30 minutes or more and serve.
Easy No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Energy Balls
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Easy No-bake Vegan Pumpkin Energy Balls are simple to make. Just add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender and Blend. Add the chocolate chips and combine well. Freeze for 30 minutes and serve.
Ingredients
½ cup whole oats or sugar-free granola
⅔ cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon all spices or pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup shredded coconut flakes or coconut flour
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 –12 pitted dates soaked in warm water for about 20 minutes to soften
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1.Remove dates from the soaking water and place them in a food processor. Add oats or granola, coconut flakes, pumpkin purée, ground cinnamon, ground flaxseed, and vanilla extract. Blend all these ingredients until they are well combined.
2.Transfer to a mixing bowl, add chocolate chips, and mix well.
3.Roll the mixture into sizable balls. This is about two tablespoonfuls or cookie scoop per ball.
4.Place the balls in a clean airtight container lined with parchment paper and store in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can store these balls for up to one week in the refrigerator or in the freezer for two months.
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
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