Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls (With Oats and Pecans)

These pumpkin spice energy balls are the perfect fall snack.  They’re so easy to make (don’t you LOVE easy!) and full of fall flavors like pecans, pumpkin spice, and maple – oh my!

These delectable little no bake balls would be perfect for school lunches, or a midday snack, and are even sweet enough to be served as a dessert.  I love eating them straight from the freezer, but they can also be eaten from the fridge, or as is.

Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

• Gluten free oats (can sub almonds or any combination of nuts for strict paleo)
• Raw pecan halves
• Oil (I used avocado oil but neutral flavored oil will work)
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Maple syrup
• Sea salt

How to make Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

• First, whip out your handy dandy food processor and insert the metal “s” blade.
• Add in the pecans, and pulse a few times to break them down a bit before adding in the other ingredients.
• Next, add in the salt, pumpkin pie spice, oats, oil, and maple syrup.
• Mix in the food processor until well combined and the mixture forms a dough.
• Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Roll the dough into balls using your hands, and place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
• Store the pumpkin spice energy balls in an air-tight container in the freezer.

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Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls (Paleo, Vegan, GF, DF)

These pumpkin spice energy balls are the perfect fall snack.  They're so easy to make and full of fall flavors like pecans, pumpkin spice, and maple! They're also paleo, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Freezing Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/4 cup gluten free oats can sub almonds or any other combination of nuts for strict paleo
• 1 1/4 cup raw pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any other neutral tasting oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 heaping teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

 

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  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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  Insert the metal "s" blade into your food processor.
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  Add in the pecans, and pulse a few times to break them down a bit before adding in the other ingredients.
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  Next, add in the salt, pumpkin pie spice, oats, oil, and maple syrup.Mix in the food processor until well combined and the mixture forms a dough.
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  Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the parchement lined baking sheet.
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  Roll the dough into balls using your hands, and place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
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  Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

I like these best straight from the freezer.  They can also be eaten as is or from the fridge.  

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Author: Jill from Simply Jillicious

Keyword: energy balls, pumpkin, pumpkin spice

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