All the yummy flavours of pumpkin pie in an easy and delicious portable form, these pumpkin pie bites are sure to be a fall favourite! Fair warning, you just may want to eat more than one of these pumpkin balls!
Hi everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! What are you up to? I hope you are enjoying a big plate of dinner with all the delicious sides.
Speaking of sides, what’s your fave? I think mine has got to be dressing, otherwise known as stuffing. I don’t know what it is about that stuff, but I can eat a huge plate of just that with gravy.
It’s corny, but we should all be thankful every single day … thankful for life, thankful for friends, thankful for family.
It’s all too easy to take things for granted. We’ve all been there, complaining about stupid stuff in our daily lives.
But, as the saying goes “don’t sweat the small stuff.” Take a minute today and be in the moment. Look around. Smile. Do something nice for someone else. Be thankful.
I want to take this moment to thank you, my subscribers, my readers. I appreciate every single one of you. It makes me so happy to cook, share recipes and stories with you all. Thank you. It means the world to me.
Happy Thanksgiving.
So, with that mushy stuff aside, let’s make some pumpkin bites, shall we?
Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie Bites
These no bake pumpkin pie bites are made with a few simple ingredients (and you probably already have them on hand).
So, you’ll need:
- Pumpkin puree
- Oats
- White chocolate chips
- Walnuts
- Maple syrup
- Warming spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg and clove or use an equivalent amount of homemade pumpkin pie spice.
What Is Pumpkin Puree?
Don’t confuse pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie filling.
Basically, pumpkin puree is the real deal. It’s real pumpkin that’s pureed. No added stuff.
Canned pumpkin or pumpkin pie filling, on the other hand, is sweetened and usually has a bunch of spices added to the mix, like cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. For these no bake pumpkin pie bites, I’m using pumpkin puree.
The only size can of pure pumpkin puree that I’ve found around here is a whopping 3 cup can. What the what? Who needs that much pumpkin in a recipe.
Don’t get me wrong, the stuff is great, it’s just a lot. Sometimes I find it hard to avoid food wastage with just hubby and I so I’m always trying to look for ways to repurpose stuff into another meal.
I love little nibbles, like these pumpkin pie bites, and they couldn’t be easier to whip up.
Within minutes, you could be shoving one of these into your pie hole. You just mix the ingredients up in a food processor, form into balls and way to go!
Fan of pumpkin? Check out this pumpkin spice coffee creamer!
How To Make Them
- You basically add the wet ingredients and seasoning (pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt) to a food processor and blend until combined.
- Next, add oats and walnuts and blend a little, breaking things down.
- Blend in white chocolate chips.
- Roll into balls, refrigerate for a little and enjoy!
Full details are in the recipe card below.
Tips and Variations
- These pumpkin pie bites are perfectly delicious to eat right away, but they’re even better when chilled for 30 minutes or so.
- I used regular white chocolate chips. Milk or dark chocolate are other yummy options.
- Speaking of white chocolate chips, mini chips would work great too.
- Walnuts were used, but you could try pecans or almonds instead.
More Pumpkin Recipes You May Enjoy
If you make these no bake pumpkin pie bites, be sure to leave a comment below!
Pumpkin Pie Bites (No Bake)
Ingredients
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin puree), not pumpkin pie filling
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch salt
- 1.5 cups gluten-free rolled oats, or use regular oats if desired
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- To a food processor, add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Process to combine, about 30 seconds.
- And add oats and walnuts. Process until just combined, about 1 minute.
- Add white chocolate chips. Process until just combined, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- About a tablespoon or so for each ball, roll mixture into balls. I like to line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper or wax paper, then place the balls onto.
- Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes or so to chill and firm up a little more. Enjoy! Note: Properly store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a week.
Nutrition (estimate only)
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Alice
Very good! I didn’t have all the ingredients, so I had to make a few modifications. Instead of maple syrup I used mollasses & instead of white chocolate I used semi sweet. Still, they turned out spectacular. I will be making these again, as they were a hit among my family and everyone was begging for more. Also, perfect pre-workout snack (my siblings are all in sports and have been eating these before games!!)
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much, Alice!! So happy you enjoyed the recipe! They’re such a yummy treat, aren’t they?
My Nguyen
So delicious! I modified—using a little bit less oats & syrup, and I added some dried cranberries. Thanks for this yummy idea!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks very much! Happy you enjoyed!
Peggy Rickelman
Are these pumpkin balls made with quick oats or the other kind?
Peggy
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Hi Peggy, you can use quick oats or old-fashioned oats in this recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Anelda
Is the nutritional info per ball or batch? They look amazing
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Anelda – thank you 🙂 Per ball.
Chelsey
These look SO delicious! Love pumpkin and I love that these are no-bake! My kiddos are going to go crazy over these. I’m a little afraid that if I make them they will disappear before I get a chance to try one myself!
Girl Heart Food
Haha – been there 😉 Thanks Chelsey!
Shauna Solomon
What a lovely article. Just came across it now though, I realize it was written for Thanksgiving. There truly is so much to be thankful for and its important to remember this when things get difficult.
I have so much pumpkin leftover from roasting one on the weekend. Going to give these a go! I hate waste and these bites sound perfect!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Shauna! These are good any time of year if you as me 😉 Enjoy!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I made these today and it seriously took me just 10 minutes! They taste just like pumpkin pie and they even had a similar texture! So good!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! So happy you made ’em!! Thank you so much, Leanne!!
Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking
I hear ya on the pumpkin puree. I opened a can on the weekend and I’m still trying to get through it! This recipe for pumpkin pie bites will definitely help me use up the rest!
Girl Heart Food
Right?! Why do they have to be so big? Hope you enjoy ’em 🙂
Cindy
Love pumpkin desserts and wowsy – 10 minutes. You are a miracle worker my friend! Delish and under 10. I am in. I can already envision my sisters and mom sitting around in the am for T-day and sipping coffee eating these lovely bites. Thanks for sharing.
Girl Heart Food
Haha! Thanks Cindy! Gotta love easy snacks 🙂 And they’re on the lighter side so it’s ok to eat more than one 😉
David @ Spiced
Happy belated Thanksgiving, Dawn! I’m totally chuckling at the idea of you and your huge can of pumpkin. But I think you put it to great use! I’m all about bite-sized snacks, and the flavors in here are perfect for this time of the year! Yum!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, David!
Jolina
Hi Dawn! Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving! I’m afraid I spent mine sleeping lol (long story). These look great. And yes, a great use for extra pumpkin puree. That can is massive! I think I made 3-4 recipes out of it haha. No complaints, it was a delicious endeavour 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely week!
Girl Heart Food
Same to you Jolina 🙂 Love to hear that story!! Have a great weekend!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Dawn!!! Like you, I am grateful for this blogging community and all of the fun and adventure that comes along with food blogging! I’m sooo happy that I have all of the ingredients I need to whip up a batch up these!! The white chocolate chips are a brilliant addition. Great stuff girl!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Katherine! Right back at ya!! Hope you enjoy these 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. These pumpkin pie bites look just like what I need the day after a huge Thanksgiving dinner. Something healthy to get me back on track! I’m thankful for good friends, family, and great recipes! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kathy! We certainly did 😉
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
You’re welcome! lol! Happy Thanksgiving to you all and I’m super thankful for you, Mr B, and Riley’s friendship. One day we will all retire together and go traveling around North America in a huge RV!!!! YAY!! I always have some pumpkin puree leftover when I make pumpkin bread so happy to have this recipe. Love that it’s so easy too 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Lol 😀 Thank you so much, sweetie pie, and right back at ya! I love that idea…I could only imagine the fun we would have 🙂 XOXO
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I’ve got plenty of 14oz cans of pumpkin, but I can STILL never seem to use a whole can up before it goes bad! This is such a great idea!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Sarah 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
These are fabulous little bites! And I do just happen to have some extra pumpkin puree around 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Jennifer! Hope you get a chance to try ’em 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Dawn!!! Stuffing is definitely one of my favorite sides, but boy hates it.. because he’s Cray Cray! So I sometimes don’t end up making it, but this year, it’s on. Me and a big ole vat of stuffing!! Anyways, loving these bites!!! Such a perfect little sweet nibble for fall!!! Cheers! xoxo
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Cheyanne! That means extra stuffing for you then 😉 XOXO
Milena | Craft Beering
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving up there Dawn! If I lived in such a gorgeous part of the world and I’d be grateful 24/7:) These are so cute! And I love it that there isn’t too much pumpkin in them -festive but not aaaallllll about pumpkin. I vote for white choc chips, glad we see eye to eye on this one, lol. Have a great week!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Milena! We did 🙂 Have a great week too!
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These are a fabulous idea with all the pumpkin that’ll soon be floating around the house! I’m with you – stuffing aka dressing is my favorite part of the meal! The perfect bite; just like these Pumpkin Pie Bites! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my friend! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Annie! XOXO
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Oh my, these are the most perfect little fall bites Dawn! I love easy, tasty treats like these. The best little late morning or afternoon snack to help keep me satisfied! Pinned!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Mary Ann! Me too 😉 Appreciate the kind words and Pin!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Happy Thanksgiving, Dawn! I’m thankful for friends, family, and my nephew Moe staying with us again this weekend :). LOVING these pumpkin pie bites! Portion control is not one of my strengths so I’m all about food with built-in portions. I hope you have a fabulous and food-filled day!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Hooray for all things pumpkin! Energy bites are one of my favorite treats to whip up, and this pumpkin pie version looks delish. Love all of the fun flavors in here, especially the white chocolate chips. These would be perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anywhere in between! 🙂 Pinned! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Girl Heart Food
High five to that!! I totally agree 😉 Thanks so much, Gayle!