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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Snacks

    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

    Published: Sep 30, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 16, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

    These vegan-friendly Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites are packed with healthy flavor from creamy pumpkin, almond butter, oats, pepitas, and raisins. Yum!

    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites in a wooden bowl
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    • The Pumpkin Spice Bandwagon
    • Making Pumpkin Energy Bites
    • Tips & Tricks
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    The Pumpkin Spice Bandwagon

    Yes, I am jumping on the pumpkin spice bandwagon. I know it's cliché - but give me a break here.

    I couldn't resist doing a pumpkin recipe (it is fall after all) and if you do a sweet pumpkin recipe, you have to add pumpkin pie spice, right?

    This kind of reminds me of the time I accidentally wore the school colors on spirit day when I was in high school and I had to spend the whole day explaining to everyone that no, I didn't have school spirit, and that the navy blue t-shirt I was wearing was just a coincidence.

    "Hey, do we have a quiz today in biology?"

    "I DIDN'T MEAN TO WEAR THIS SHIRT TODAY! IT WAS AN ACCIDENT! I HATE THIS SCHOOL!"

    That was the worst day.

    Now that we have that out of the way - let's get on with the cooking.

    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

    Making Pumpkin Energy Bites

    Sometimes I throw things together just to eat, not really intending to blog about it - this is one of those recipes.

    I bought an adorable little pie pumpkin and made puree with it for another recipe and had just a little bit left.

    So I added a little almond butter and maple syrup, folded in oats and raisins and pepitas, put in a little sprinkle-sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, and rolled the mixture into balls.

    Spontaneous! But they were so good, I decided they were definitely worthy of sharing.

    In addition to being delicious, these pumpkin bites will also give you tons of energy. You'll have the strength of a bull, the reflexes of a cat, and the mental acuity of one of those really smart chimpanzees.

    Eat these Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites and you will crush your enemies and run a 5K afterwards.

    Or not. (Probably not.)

    Energy bites aren't exactly Red Bull. But they're healthy and get you over that mid-afternoon hump better than a bag of M&Ms or potato chips.

    Every ingredient in these energy bites is good for you - maple syrup is rich in manganese and zinc, pumpkin is full of fiber and Vitamin A, pepitas are high in magnesium, etc. And then there's the pumpkin spice too, which is full of deliciousness. And they're 100% vegan too!

    So at the very least - these little pumpkin balls are a guilt-free indulgence.

    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites being served

    Tips & Tricks

    These pumpkin energy bites store well in the fridge for 3-5 days, or you can freeze them for several months. Just defrost and eat!

    This recipe is pretty flexible and allows for lots of swaps and customizations. Here are a few that readers have asked me about the most:

    If you don't have maple syrup on hand, you can use agave syrup or honey as a sweetener instead. Obviously, these won't be vegan anymore if you add honey.

    I've also had readers successfully leave out the maple syrup entirely for a sugar-free version. Or you can plus up the sweetness, by rolling the pumpkin bites in a little cinnamon-sugar coating!

    You can leave out the raisins if you're not a fan, or replace them with dried cranberries, dark chocolate chips, or a handful of your favorite nuts. Pecans would be a nice addition.

    Peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice) can be used in place of the almond butter.

    The pepitas add a nice crunch - but you can get the same effect with sunflower seeds too.

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    Recipe

    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites Recipe

    Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites (vegan)

    Easy pumpkin bites made with pumpkin, almond butter, oats, pepitas, and raisins.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: energy bites, pumpkin energy bites, Spiced energy bites, Vegan Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
    Servings: 25 energy bites
    Calories: 73kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup almond butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 ⅓ cup rolled oats
    • ⅓ cup pepitas
    • ⅓ cup raisins
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
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    Instructions

    • Combine the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl and stir until smooth.
    • Fold in the rolled oats, pepitas, raisins, and chia seeds. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is chilled and easy to work with.
    • Roll the mixture into balls. (If you have a small cookie dough scoop, that works perfectly!) Store the balls in the refrigerator or freeze and thaw for a few minutes before eating.

    Notes

    Prep time doesn't include the refrigeration time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 764IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sharon says

      October 01, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      I LOVE the Fall and all the delicious fruits and veggies that are in season. These Pumpkin Spice Energy Bits look yummy! Are these Gluten Free? If not, any recipe substitutions you could offer?

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:40 pm

        They're gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jen @ Savory Simple says

      October 01, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      I must try these!

      Reply
    3. Colleen @ Culinary Colleen says

      October 01, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      I've been spending way too much money on energy bars lately...need to try these! They look so perfect for fall.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:31 pm

        I have a weakness for those bars too. 🙂

        Reply
    4. leigh says

      October 01, 2013 at 10:53 pm

      mmmmmmmmmm those looks soooooooo good....
      I'm so making these...any idea many calories, fat and fiber???...I'm on weight watchers
      and would love to know how many points for one serving...and how much one
      serving is.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:31 pm

        I'm sorry, I don't have access to Weight Watcher's etools, so I can't tell you the points values. I'd enter each ingredient in and figure out the points that way.

        Reply
      • Michele says

        October 07, 2013 at 5:23 pm

        I use My Fitness Pal. Using the recipe (minus the chia seeds) to create 25 bites =
        73 calories per bite
        3.7g fat
        8.6g carbs
        1.3g dietary fiber
        4.1g sugars

        hope that's helpful!

        Reply
        • Kiersten says

          October 07, 2013 at 7:34 pm

          Thanks!

          Reply
        • pk says

          October 15, 2013 at 10:10 am

          wat about protein content ??

          Reply
    5. mjskit says

      October 02, 2013 at 12:01 am

      I have a little pie pumpkin on the counter waiting for me to figure out what to do with it. These energy bites sound like a great idea! With the pumpkin puree' I bet they are quite moist and very flavorful with the pumpkin spice.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:30 pm

        Yes, they're a lot softer than typical energy bites because of the puree, but they firm up after refrigerating. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

      October 02, 2013 at 10:18 am

      These bites are my kind of snack, I made something similar last week, haven't thought of pumpkin puree, it's a great idea.

      Reply
    7. Kate@Diethood says

      October 02, 2013 at 11:23 am

      These guys and I need to become BFFs! Seriously, I would never stop eating these.

      I've been on the pumpkin spice wagon for a month, now... :-/ I even sprinkled it on top of my vanilla ice cream. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:25 pm

        Pumpkin spice on ice cream?! Yes, this must happen soon!

        Reply
    8. Genevieve says

      October 02, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Good thing you measured your ingredients for these so that you could share the recipe! Lately when I make energy balls as a snack I just throw things in the food processor too until it sticks together enough...The next time I have leftover pumpkin puree, I'll have to try this version though - bonus that you don't need to clean out your food processor after!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:20 pm

        I didn't measure the ingredients, so I had to make them again! 😉 This happens to me ALL the time. A dash of this and a spoonful of that doesn't work so well with recipes.

        Reply
    9. Kathy says

      October 02, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks so much for the idea! I made these with Sun Butter instead of Peanut Butter and Dried Sweetened Cranberries in the place of Raisins and they are SO Good! Thank You again!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:19 pm

        Ooh, I thought about using cranberries in mine too! I'm glad you liked them! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      October 03, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      I'm still fighting strong urges to plunge into the pumpkin fever. This delicious bites are definitely nudging me towards it 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 03, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Well, it's October, so if there's anytime to give in, it's now. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Aimee / Wallflower Girl says

      October 04, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      These look SO good, I must make them... and I have all the ingredients - hooray! These will make a great snack for the weekend. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 06, 2013 at 7:47 pm

        It's meant to be! 😀 I hope you like them if you make them!

        Reply
    12. Nicole says

      October 04, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      These look like great little snacks to have hanging around. The pumpkin & almond butter combo sounds awesome!

      Reply
    13. Christiana says

      October 05, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      I made these and my almost two-year old niece loves them! I love how easy they are to make and are surprisingly quite filling. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 06, 2013 at 7:34 pm

        I'm so glad they were a hit--thanks for your comment! 🙂

        Reply
    14. skoraq cooks says

      October 06, 2013 at 11:03 am

      These energy bites are really amazing. They're not only healthy and autumnal but they will satisfy my sweet tooth. I'm glad that you decided to share this recipe and these little treats are already on my "to do" list 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 06, 2013 at 7:33 pm

        I hope you like them! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Crista says

      October 06, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      OMG I'm laughing so hard at your school spirit story! I would have done the same thing.
      I love the recipe, good thing you shared!! xoxo

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 07, 2013 at 7:57 pm

        High fives! I never really got the whole school spirit thing. Like, why should I have pride that I go to this school? My parents bought a house in this school district--yay? Go team?

        Reply
    16. Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says

      October 06, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      You mean you don't blog everything you eat?! I love these - so easy and have the flavors of the season!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 09, 2013 at 7:46 pm

        There are days when I feel like I do--ha!

        Reply
    17. Lindy Sparrow says

      October 07, 2013 at 8:18 pm

      Can you please tell me what is in Pumpkin Spice?

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 09, 2013 at 7:45 pm

        It's cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Here's a link to a recipe for it: http://www.kitchentreaty.com/homemade-pumpkin-pie-spice-mix/

        Reply
    18. michele says

      October 08, 2013 at 12:14 am

      I wish I could post a pic of my 2 year old helping me make these. She was in charge of stirring as I added ingredients. Every time I turned around she had her fingers in the bowl stealing bites. when we were done I let her have at the bowl. She was a very happy mess.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 09, 2013 at 7:40 pm

        Aw, I love hearing that! I stole bites as I was mixing too, but I bet it wasn't nearly as adorable when I did it. 😉

        Reply
    19. Joe says

      October 08, 2013 at 12:31 am

      A few quick questions on ingredients,

      What grade of Maple syrup did you use and are the rolled oats cooked or uncooked?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 09, 2013 at 7:40 pm

        I made it with Grade A the first time and Grade B the second time, so both types definitely work. And the oats are uncooked.

        Reply
    20. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

      October 12, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Update...just spent my Saturday night making these and I'm totally obsessed. I flattened out the mixture in an 8x8 so I can have bars! Thanks for all your fabulousness 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 13, 2013 at 5:31 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad you liked them! I love the idea of baking them into bars too. That's a little bit easier than shaping them into balls. 😉

        Reply
    21. Ronnie Fein says

      October 13, 2013 at 9:10 am

      Making these with the kids today. Sound really really good!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    22. Lindsay says

      October 16, 2013 at 10:43 am

      Thanks for the recipe! As a nut allergy sufferer, I love any recipe for energy bars that doesn't revolve around nuts! Do you have any suggestions for non-nut substitutions for the almond butter? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 16, 2013 at 1:27 pm

        I would try SunButter. I haven't used it myself, so I can't say for sure whether the recipe will work out the same, but I think that's probably the closest you can get!

        Reply
    23. Jenny says

      October 22, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      What could I use instead of oatmeal? My daughter is allergic.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        October 22, 2013 at 6:41 pm

        Honestly, the oats are such a big part of the recipe, I don't think you can really substitute anything for them. I would just make a different recipe.

        Reply
    24. Sarah@Kids Heart Real Food says

      October 31, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      Hello! I made these tonight as a yummy Halloween treat - they were a hit! I would definitely recommend keeping them in the fridge right before serving, or even in the freezer and then thawing slightly. I used a bit less maple syrup than called for and found them sweet enough.

      Thanks for the great (and simple) recipe!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        November 02, 2013 at 8:34 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed them--thanks for your comment! 🙂

        Reply
    25. Niki says

      November 23, 2013 at 6:17 am

      I love bliss balls...they're so versatile, portable and always delicious! Im going on a road trip next week and these will definitely be included in my box of goodies for the road 🙂 thank you for the great recipe x

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        November 25, 2013 at 7:43 pm

        Yay, I'm glad to hear it--I hope they're a hit!

        Reply
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