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It’s officially pumpkin eating season. Obviously, I’m not one to disappoint so I’m throwing in my deliciously holistic recipe for no bake pumpkin balls. Plus, October is National Pumpkin Month. These easy pumpkin balls are made from wholesome ingredients like dates, almond flour and of course pumpkin.

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This is the time of year you can go pumpkin crazy without rebuttal from anyone. This is also the time of year that most people load up on extra calories and sugar in every single form.

Slowly back away. Don’t do it.

That’s where these pumpkin balls come in. What makes this pumpkin recipe even more amazing is that it is sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, no-cook/no-bake, and will be ready for in 15 minutes.

Did you hear what I said?

15 minutes.

These no bake pumpkin bites are the perfect grab-and-go snack that everyone can enjoy. (This is not one of those recipes that your kids will complain about eating either.)

Pumpkin, dates, and the Himalayan salt are filled with fiber, natural sugars, and trace minerals, respectfully, to give your body the energy it needs, especially when it comes to making it past that midday slump.

These grab-and-go bites are the perfect size for travel, and they’re TSA friendly, too. Make a double batch of these pumpkin ball goodies because you’ll be mad if you don’t. No worries if you don’t finish them. They freeze well so you can save some yummy goodness for later.

Ingredients for Easy Pumpkin Balls

The ingredients in these healthy pumpkin snacks can be easily found in your nearby grocery store. That’s part of what makes this recipe so great. It also looks really fancy but, it’s “fancy” snacking without the fuss.

Here’s what you’ll need:

canned pumpkin (organic always)
blanched almond flour
unsweetened coconut flakes
dates (Medjool dates work best)
cinnamon
nutmeg
vanilla extract (using 100% pure vanilla extract versus essence or flavoring)
cardamom (its my secret ingredient that puts these balls ahead of the rest)
pink Himalayan sea salt

Energy Balls with Dates

First off, if you’ve been trying to back off of the honey and maple syrup, these energy balls are sweetened with the goodness of dates. I recommend using Medjool dates for this recipe as they’re softer and a bit chewier than traditional dates.

That makes everything much more simple. Also, may sure to get pitted dates or remove the seed from the center of the dates before you start.

Whole 30 Energy Balls, Paleo Energy Bites, Gluten Free Protein Balls & More

Everyone seems to have their own energy ball recipe. What makes these pumpkin energy balls different is not they contain no oats. Oats are a common grain often found in most energy ball recipes. The problem is if you’re following a Whole 30 or Paleo plan, grain is a no go.

Fortunately with these energy balls, you don’t have to worry about grain getting in the way. In addition, since there are no legumes (often added as peanut butter), you can enjoy to your heart’s content. Not only are these pumpkin balls oat free and peanut free, they are gluten free, dairy free and without any added protein powder are vegan as well.

How to Make Easy No Bake Pumpkin Balls

To make this simple recipe super simple, start out by using un-pitted sweet dates. A food processor works really well for this.

Add the dates, pumpkin, almond flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut and sea salt.

Pulse the mixture a few times, until is forms into a ball. You can also stir everything together really well but, I find a food processor makes things much easier.

After that, it’s time to get your hands dirty.

To make uniform sized pumpkin energy balls, use a teaspoon to get rounded amounts and then roll the mixture with cupped hands.

Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut on plate and gently and lightly, roll each energy ball to get a nice coating of coconut.

I gotta tell you…if you were looking for a healthy recipe to make with your kids or grand kids, this is the one.

After that, store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up up to seven days.

Honestly, this snack works great as a healthy treat anytime of year but, if you’re traveling and want a tasty travel snack, this is definitely the pumpkin recipe for you too.

Add a Protein Kick and Make these Pumpkin Protein Balls

Due mostly to the almond flour, each serving of these pumpkin balls will give you approximately 2 grams of protein. If you want to amp up the protein even more, add 1-2 scoops of your favorite unflavored protein powder to the mix before rolling it up. This is an easy way to get a big protein boost.

Yield: 8