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Wholesome no-bake energy bites made with real pumpkin, gluten-free oats, chia seeds, and maple syrup, flavored with pumpkin pie spice and dark chocolate chips for a cozy fall snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats (add a bit more if batter is too sticky)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. Add gluten free rolled oats, chia seeds, chocolate chips, and pumpkin pie spice; stir until a thick dough forms.
  3. Place the mixture in the freezer for 15–20 minutes to chill and firm up.
  4. Remove the dough and scoop spoonfuls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
  5. Roll each scoop into a bite-sized ball with your hands; if the dough is too sticky, stir in additional oats 1 tablespoon at a time until firm enough to roll.

Notes

Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and shape., If dough is too sticky, add more oats 1 tablespoon at a time until firm., Optional mix-ins: hemp hearts, flax seeds, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, dried cranberries., Peanut butter can be swapped with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version., Chocolate chips can be milk, semi-sweet, or white chocolate or omitted., Add protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or collagen) to boost protein; may require extra oats to maintain consistency., Add spices like ginger, nutmeg, or cardamom to enhance flavor., Add 2–4 tablespoons more oats or 1–2 tablespoons almond flour for firmer bites, or reduce oats for chewier texture., For a treat, dip half of each bite in melted chocolate and chill.

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