No-Bake Gluten-free Pumpkin Oat Balls

No-Bake Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oat Balls

Do you love pumpkin as much as we do?

 

Why leave such a delicious, nutritious ingredient just for fall and winter recipes? We use it all year long and this recipe is no exception.

 

Making no-bake treats is super easy and fun to do with your children. Of course, making them for yourself is also good!

 

We have been experimenting a lot with these no-bake energy and treat balls.  Using healthy ingredients you have on hand can create a delicious treat that is really satisfying – no need to eat 10 of them! Just one is enough.

 

You can truly mix these up by using whatever you have on hand in your pantry.

 

And, they are the perfect snack to share with your kiddos- even better teach them to make them with you.

 

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Let’s Get in the Kitchen

Time to make your own gluten-free pumpkin oat balls

 

No-Bake Gluten-free Pumpkin Oat Balls

Ingredients needed:

½ cup pumpkin puree

2T pure maple syrup

1 t. pure vanilla (optional)

1 cup certified gluten-free oats

¼ cup ground flax-seed (not whole seeds)

¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 ½ t. cinnamon

¼ t. nutmeg

1/4 t. ground ginger

Pinch or more of ground cloves

Pinch of sea salt

¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Optional additions: raisins, dried cranberries, or cherries

 

No-Bake Gluten-free Pumpkin Oat Balls

Whisk the pumpkin and maple syrup in a medium bowl.

 

Add in all other ingredients, except the chocolate chips. Mix to combine, using a fork or wooden spoon.

 

Once everything comes together in a ball, stir in the chocolate chips until distributed. Add in other additions if desired.

 

Using a small spoon or scoop, scoop dough and roll into golf-sized balls. You can make them smaller for younger children.

 

Place in the fridge to set in a covered container. These last about a week – if you have any left!

 

No-Bake Gluten-free Pumpkin Oat Balls

 

Easy & delicious Gluten-Free

Pumpkin Oat Ball treats!

Download the recipe to try at home! Enjoy!

No-Bake Gluten-free Pumpkin Oat Balls

No-Bake Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oat Balls

Jennifer Marcks / Gluten-Free MARCKS The Spot
These are a fabulous, fun treat to get your kids in the kitchen to enjoy. Easy to make and delicious to eat!
4 from 1 vote
Course Dessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 T pure maple syrup
  • 1 t. pure vanilla (optional)
  • 1 cup certified gluten-free oats
  • ¼ cup ground flax-seed (not whole seeds)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ t. cinnamon
  • ¼ t. nutmeg
  • ¼ t. ground ginger
  • Pinch or more of ground cloves
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Optional additions: raisins, dried cranberries or cherries

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk the pumpkin and maple syrup in a medium bowl.
    • Add in all other ingredients, except the chocolate chips.
    • Mix to combine, using a fork or wooden spoon.
    • Once everything comes together in a ball, stir in the chocolate chips until distributed.
    • Add in other additions if desired.
    • Using a small spoon or scoop, scoop dough and roll into golf-sized balls. You can make them smaller for younger children.
    • Place in fridge to set in a covered container. These last about a week - if you have any left!
    Keyword dairyfree, energy bites, gluten-free, pumpkin oat balls

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    2 Responses

    1. Super easy. Yummy Snack. Loved that you just need a bowl - no equipment. I was in a hurry so I did not make into balls but pressed into bars. Lined the dish with parchment so it was easy to lift out and cut into 16 squares. I will make again - but I will chop the oats a bit so I don't get such defined pieces in a bite (not to a powder but not whole). If I have time to make into balls I will try rolling in chopped nuts. Probably would work well with Roasted Sweet Potato or Butternut Squash in place of the Pumpkin for anyone that isn't a pumpkin fan.

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      1. Glad you enjoyed this recipe! It is one of my family's favorites. Bars are a great idea if limited in time - excellent hack. We have even left the mixture in the fridge to grab some when wanted. :) Thanks for sharing great pumpkin substitutes - will try them out and let you know!

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