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 favourite? 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 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 about 30 minutes.
- 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
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
- 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.
- Roll mixture into balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes 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.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says
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 says
Right?! Why do they have to be so big? Hope you enjoy ’em 🙂
Cindy says
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 says
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 says
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 says
Thanks so much, David!
Jolina says
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 says
Same to you Jolina 🙂 Love to hear that story!! Have a great weekend!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
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 says
Thanks Katherine! Right back at ya!! Hope you enjoy these 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
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 says
Thank you Kathy! We certainly did 😉
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
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 says
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 says
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 says
Thanks Sarah 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
These are fabulous little bites! And I do just happen to have some extra pumpkin puree around 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Thanks Jennifer! Hope you get a chance to try ’em 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
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 says
Thank you Cheyanne! That means extra stuffing for you then 😉 XOXO
Milena | Craft Beering says
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 says
Thank you Milena! We did 🙂 Have a great week too!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
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 says
Thank you so much, Annie! XOXO
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
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 says
Thank you Mary Ann! Me too 😉 Appreciate the kind words and Pin!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
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 says
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 says
High five to that!! I totally agree 😉 Thanks so much, Gayle!