These No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites are made with a few basic ingredients and are a fabulous way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. Plus, these pumpkin balls are a tad healthier than having a big hunk of pumpkin pie (which I love, by the way). Fair warning – you just may want to eat more than one!
Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! What are you up to? I hope you are face first into a big ol’ plate of turkey 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….oh, and 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 guys and chit chat with you. Thank you. It means the world to me.
Happy Thanksgiving.
So, with that mushy stuff aside, let’s make some pumpkin bites, shall we?
What Ingredients are Needed for No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites?
These no bake pumpkin pie bites are made with a few simple ingredients (and you probably already have them on hand – yay!!).
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. Sounds silly, right? I mean, they both come in a can!
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!
How to Make These Pumpkin Balls
- 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 blitz a little, breaking things down.
- Blend in white chocolate chips.
- Roll into balls, refrigerate for a little and enjoy!
How Long Do These Energy Balls Last?
Store in the fridge and enjoy within a week.
Can I Freeze These Pumpkin Balls?
You sure can! Store in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months.
Thaw in fridge when ready to enjoy.
Tips for Making These Pumpkin Energy Bites
They are perfectly delish to eat right away, but even better when chilled for 30 minutes or so.
Opt for gluten free oats to keep this recipe gluten free.
I used regular white chocolate chips to emulate a ‘whipped cream.’ Milk or dark chocolate would work lovely too.
Speaking of white chocolate chips, mini chips would work great too.
Walnuts were used, but you could try pecans or almonds instead.
Like These Pumpkin Pie Bites? You May Enjoy These Too
- Halloween Donuts – These pumpkin chocolate baked donuts have plenty of warming spices from pumpkin pie spice and are glaze with a homemade chocolate ganache.
- Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf – These swirl loaf is light, delicious and perfect with a pumpkin spice latte.
- Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte from Sarah of Champagne Tastes – This lovely fall drink is warming and delicious.
Hope you love these pumpkin balls as much as we do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,
~Dawn
P.S If you think these no bake pumpkin pie bites will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
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Pumpkin Pie Bites {no bake & minutes to make}
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- pinch salt
- 1.5 cups oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts -roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor add pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Mix to combine, about 30 seconds.
- Add oats and walnuts, mixing until just combined, about 1 minute.
- Add white chocolate chips and mix until just combine, about 30 seconds – 1 minute.
- About a tablespoon or so, roll into balls. Store in fridge. I like to place mine in fridge for about 30 minutes or so to chill/firm up a little more. Enjoy!
Notes
- They are perfectly delish to eat right away, but even better when chilled for 30 minutes or so.
- Opt for gluten free oats to keep this recipe gluten free.
- I used regular white chocolate chips to emulate a ‘whipped cream.’ Milk or dark chocolate would work lovely too.
- Speaking of white chocolate chips, mini chips would work great too.
- Walnuts were used, but you could try pecans or almonds instead.
Nutrition (estimate only)
Is the nutritional info per ball or batch? They look amazing
Hi Anelda – thank you 🙂 Per ball.
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!
Haha – been there 😉 Thanks Chelsey!
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!
Thank you Shauna! These are good any time of year if you as me 😉 Enjoy!
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!
Yay! So happy you made ’em!! Thank you so much, Leanne 🙂 !!
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!
Right?! Why do they have to be so big? Hope you enjoy ’em 🙂
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.
Haha! Thanks Cindy! Gotta love easy snacks 🙂 And they’re on the lighter side so it’s ok to eat more than one 😉
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!!
Thanks so much, David!
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!
Same to you Jolina 🙂 Love to hear that story!! Have a great weekend!
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!!
Thanks Katherine! Right back at ya!! Hope you enjoy these 🙂
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! 🙂
Thank you Kathy! We certainly did 😉
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 🙂
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
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!
Thanks Sarah 🙂
These are fabulous little bites! And I do just happen to have some extra pumpkin puree around 🙂
Thanks Jennifer! Hope you get a chance to try ’em 🙂
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
Thank you Cheyanne! That means extra stuffing for you then 😉 XOXO
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!
Thank you Milena! We did 🙂 Have a great week too!
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
Thank you so much, Annie! XOXO
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!
Thank you Mary Ann! Me too 😉 Appreciate the kind words and Pin!
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!
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!
High five to that!! I totally agree 😉 Thanks so much, Gayle!