Pumpkin Peanut Butter Balls
- July 17, 2024
- Last Updated: December 28, 2024
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These pumpkin peanut butter balls are the perfect snack for fall or any time of year! Filled with oats, honey, pumpkin, peanut butter and flax seeds, these pumpkin oat balls are full of flavor, fiber and healthy fats too.
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I think as a parent you just always have to be prepared with snacks. It’s just a necessity.
Kids love snacks and will literally eat them any time of day. They probably much prefer snacks to any meal, too.
If you feel this way, you’re not alone!
Which is why we often rely on no bake recipes for kids that don’t require an oven and can be ready quickly.
Like no bake carrot cake bites and these pumpkin peanut butter balls.

They are easy to make in advance and in bulk, and these pumpkin oat balls freeze beautifully.
In fact, they are one of my favorite frozen snacks because you put a frozen pumpkin energy ball in the lunchbox and it’s thawed and ready by the time lunch rolls around.
They can act as a great protein idea for kids lunches!
Easy, healthy and delicious – my favorite! Plus, they follow the same formula as our popular chocolate almond balls!

Why Sarah Loves Pumpkin Oat Balls
“Made with wholesome pantry staples, these peanut butter pumpkin oat balls are a win for kids and adults! Full of filling fiber, protein and healthy fats, these pumpkin peanut butter balls are great for on-the-go, lunch boxes and snack plates!
You’ll also want to check out some of our favorite other kid-friendly pumpkin recipes, like no bake pumpkin cookies, pumpkin spice cookie dough and vegan pumpkin blondies.
Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Peanut Butter Balls
- Easy to make – No oven or cooking required for our favorite no bake pumpkin protein balls! Just add all of the ingredients to a food processor or bowl, mix and then form into little balls! You can even skip the oat flour and use all oats instead.
- Freeze for later – We all love those meal prep snack options that you can cook once and reap the benefits for later! Especially for busy families and busy seasons, these pumpkin peanut butter energy balls are life savers. If you’re a college student, these are perfect for college meal prep!
- Kids love them – Kids love snacks, but as parents, of course we want to offer healthy, wholesome snacks to our kiddos. Enter these peanut butter pumpkin balls – full of nutrition and flavor! Chocolate chips optional, but I definitely think they taste better with them!
- Easy to modify – To make these pumpkin oat balls allergy friendly, just substitute sunflower butter or soy butter for the peanut butter. You can also substitute maple syrup for the honey to keep them as vegan pumpkin bites!

Ingredients and Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to make no bake pumpkin balls.
- oat flour
- oats – You could just use oat flour if you’d like! I prefer a blend because the oat flour is completely ground up and the oats are ground up a little less, leaving a bit more texture for the bites. However, you can use 1 1/4 cup oats or oat flour instead.
- honey – If you want to keep these vegan, maple syrup works fine.
- peanut butter – You can also use almond butter. If you need a peanut-free, allergy friendly version, sunflower butter is my favorite, but soy butter works too.
- chia seeds or flax seeds – These are optional, but add a big punch of nutrition, like fiber and protein!
- pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix – that’s way too sweet!)
- vanilla extract
- pumpkin pie spice – You can use a storebought blend or mix your own. You can also just combine nutmeg and cinnamon.
- sea salt
- chocolate chips – We love mini enjoy chocolate chips for a vegan version!

How to Make Pumpkin Oat Balls
The best part about this fun no bake pumpkin recipe is how easy it comes together. They are one of our favorite chia seed recipes for kids!
Simply mix all ingredients in a bowl or food processor (I prefer a food processor to blend everything more evenly).


Then, add chocolate chips to the batter and stick it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up!

Quick Tip!
If you’re using a food processor, just stick that in the fridge and save a bowl!
After they firm up, they’ll stay in their ball shape and texture much more easily, and you can roll into little pumpkin oat balls that freeze perfectly!
I love having pumpkin snacks all year round since they are so nutritious. So, we freeze these and my favorite healthy pumpkin blondies often.
How to Freeze Pumpkin Peanut Butter Balls
To freeze, just store the bites in a freezer-safe bag (we love Stasher bags for this!) or tupperware container. Freeze for up to 3 months!
You can thaw at room temperature or stick them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
TRY some of these other HEALTHY BITES!
- Easy oatmeal bites for babies
- Chocolate pomegranate bites
- No bake cookie dough bites
- No bake pumpkin cookies
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Balls

These pumpkin peanut butter balls are the perfect snack for fall or any time of year! Filled with oats, honey, pumpkin, peanut butter and flax seeds, these pumpkin oat balls are full of flavor, fiber and healthy fats too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup oats
- 3 Tbsp honey (up to 4 Tbsp ¼ cup)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp chia or flax seeds
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup mini choc chips, if desired
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl or food processor (I prefer a food processor to blend everything more evenly).
- Process until the mixture is smooth and blended. Add the chocolate chips after blending/processing. You could also transfer to a bowl to mix in chocolate chips but it makes another dish to wash.
- Stick the batter in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up. This makes it easier to roll into the balls and makes them stay better.
- Roll into little balls and enjoy!
Notes
To freeze for later, place them in a ziplock bag or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 5g
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