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Pumpkin Pie Balls

June 21, 2018 by Lindsay 85 Comments

Hi Friends!

Here’s your first pumpkin treat of the year. While hubby was out of town for a few days this week, I spent several nights playing around in the kitchen. These balls were an experiment gone totally right.

Pumpkin Pie Balls

These Pumpkin Pie Balls are packed with healthy fats and fiber, sweetened with dates and make the perfect snack!

They taste just like pumpkin pie!

The only thing you need to know about these is that they’re a bit softer than your typical energy balls. They’re much softer than the ones I made with just dates, almonds and peanut butter…but I think it works out well for them because it makes them taste even more like the middle of a pumpkin pie, which is soft! Also, you store these in the freezer and they firm up, but don’t get super hard so you can eat them right after you take them out…no need to let them thaw out at all!

 

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Pumpkin Pie Balls

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A easy, nutritious snack that taste just like pumpkin pie!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 c pumpkin seeds (shelled)
  • 1/2 c sunflower seeds (shelled)
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 c almonds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 c dates (chopped & pitted)
  • 1/2 c oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger

Instructions

  1. Place the seeds and almonds in a food processor and pulse several times.
  2. Add the dates and pumpkin and process well.
  3. Add the oats and spices and pulse several times.
  4. Taste and adjust spices as desired.
  5. Scoop mixture onto saran wrap, form into a ball and freeze for 30 minutes.
  6. Form into balls and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

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Pretty simple right? You can also store these in the fridge…I just prefer the freezer.

These Pumpkin Pie Balls are packed with healthy fats and fiber, sweetened with dates and make the perfect snack!

Play around with the ingredient quantities until you find a combo you love!

These Pumpkin Pie Balls are packed with healthy fats and fiber, sweetened with dates and make the perfect snack!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    YESSS!!! I want in on some pumpkin pie balls, like, yesterday.

    Reply
  2. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Ahhh, these look so good!! Need to make them soon. So delicious looking and seasonal 🙂

    Reply
  3. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    It’s def good to keep these in a freezer, or else, they’d be eaten in about 5 seconds. lol

    Reply
  4. elle | nutritionella says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Okay, we officially share a brain. I made some of my own pumpkin balls last night and JUST enjoyed one right before I read your post! Yours look amazeballs. Literally.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      haha love it!!

      Reply
  5. Megan (The Lyons' Share) says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Yum! I find myself baking some kind of pumpkin treat ALL the time in the fall, so maybe these will be a way to boost the nutrition of the next pumpkin creation :). I bet some nutmeg added in there would make it taste even more “Fall”!

    Reply
  6. Mandie Marie @ The Fruitful Turtle says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Thanks for the recipe! Going to make these this weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    These look so delicious! The perfect Fall time Snack.

    Reply
  8. Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    These orbs make a wonderful small snack. The size along with the amount of protein make them seem to be perfectly satisfying!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    I want some of these right now!!! They look delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Oh man these sound fantastic! Awesome recipe!

    Reply
  11. lindsay says

    October 3, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    yum linz!!! you know i like balls.. i mean bites. ;p

    Reply
  12. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    You had me at “middle of a pumpkin pie.” <3

    Reply
  13. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Ooo yum!! I love convenient, healthy snacks, and I love pumpkin pie! So this is right up my alley 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    YUM! Something healthy that tastes like pumpkin pie??! I’ll take it! Thanks for another great recipe 🙂

    Reply
  15. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    YUM! Something healthy that tastes like pumpkin pie??! I’ll take it! Thanks for another great recipe 🙂

    Reply
  16. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    These look so yummy!

    Reply
  17. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    YUM! Those sound delicious! I’m not a big pie person but that’s just because of the crust (weird, I know!) so these sound like my solution to get all the deliciousness of the pie without the crust. 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      win win situation!

      Reply
  18. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Tastes like pumpkin pie? I’m sold! 😀 I’ll have to make these to tide me over until I can have real pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving next weekend!

    Reply
  19. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I’m most definitely on board with pumpkin pie in the form of a ball! 🙂 Hmmm…I wonder if I could play with this recipe and make them nut-free? I may have to try it so I can send them to school with my daughter. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      i think you could just add some extra seeds maybe?! maybe a few more oats or some crispy cereal

      Reply
  20. Fancy Nancy says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    These look awesome!!! I love all things pumpkin and this looks like something good to have around for a quick snack!

    Reply
  21. Maureen says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Balls are amazing. Pumpkin flavored balls are even better. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Danica @ It's Progression says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I made pumpkin cookies last night and they turned out really soft too. I didn’t add any wheat flour, and I thought that was the reason, but maybe that’s just how pumpkin bakes! Either way – yum!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      i think pumpkin definitely make things more soft and cake-like, especially in cookies

      Reply
  23. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    These look so good! Can’t go wrong with anything that even remotely resembles pumpkin pie :-p

    Reply
  24. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Those look great. I’ve been messing around with a high protein pumpkin bar recipe. Hoping to nail it so I can share.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      oooh that sounds great!

      Reply
  25. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    YUM!! I was looking forward to you posting this recipe! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  26. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Perfectly portioned (pumpkin pie) balls! 🙂 Sorry, I just couldn’t help myself.

    Reply
  27. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    The recipe I have been waiting for!! 🙂 Pinning now!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      woohoo! enjoy!

      Reply
  28. Beth @ dietitianduo says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Love the simplicity of this recipe! Will definitely make a batch this weekend so I have a new go-to snack option for the week! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      yay! hope you guys like them!

      Reply
  29. Jessi Boehme says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I can’t wait to try these! I love pumpkin everything…and I mean everything. Did you think they had enough pumpkin spice flavor with the ingredients or would you say adding even a little of the pumpkin spice seasoning would be good? Too much?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      I think you could definitely use pumpkin pie seasoning. totally up to you depending on how much flavor you want. Good thing is you can taste as you go and always add more 🙂

      Reply
  30. Cori @ olivetorun says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    You need to live closer to me… holy delish!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      right? we’d be the best neighbors!

      Reply
  31. Carly @ Fine Fit Day says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Lindsay, do you soak your chia seeds first? Someone told me to always soak them first (I guess so they’re not soaking up water inside you?). What’s the RD opinion? (Ps: these look amazing!)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      i don’t think you need to soak them!

      Reply
  32. Heather says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Oh these look fabulous! Can’t wait to make a batch ASAP!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      thanks Heather! enjoy!

      Reply
  33. Jody - Fit at 55 says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    OMG! I so need a food processor – those look amazing!!!!!

    Nutrition is Your Paint; In Memory http://truth2beingfit.com/2013/10/01/nutrition-is-your-paint-in-memory.aspx

    Reply
  34. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    totally pinned this for later! I’m not a huge pumpkin person, but the combo here sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      maybe these will convert you 🙂

      Reply
  35. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    You’ve done it again! Yet another fabulous looking recipe. 🙂 Can’t wait to try these out!

    Reply
  36. Emily @ The Apron Blog says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Yum. I’ve never tried chia seeds, what do they taste like? Are they expensive?

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    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      they don’t really have a taste. you can just mix them into a lot of things without really tasting them. They also help thicken things like smoothies. They’re a bit expensive but I generally only add 1-2 Tbsp per recipe so they last a while. You can also find them in the bulk bins if you want to just buy a small amount to try them out!

      Reply
  37. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    These sound perfect! I cannot wait to try these..gotta keep satisfying my pumpkin cravings! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      me too 🙂 can’t stop eating them!

      Reply
  38. Kait @ ChickadeeSays says

    October 3, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    These look incredible! Pinned! Can’t wait to try them.

    xx Kait

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      thanks girl! hope you like them!

      Reply
  39. Cathy says

    October 3, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Making these tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      can’t wait to hear what you think!

      Reply
  40. Jillienne @ ChasingRaspberries says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I love pumpkin pie, so pumpkin pie balls are naturally the next step! yum!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      naturally!! enjoy!

      Reply
  41. Running Hutch says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I’ve been hanging on to pumpkin puree forever so this is a very timely recipe for me. 😀 Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      woot woot! hope you like them!

      Reply
  42. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Woman! You are the recipe queen! Every time I see a new recipe from you I want in NOW! And of course, something pumpkin and healthy? I gotta have it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      Thanks Melissa 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  43. Karey @ Nutty About Health says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    These were a brilliant idea girl!! They look delicious!! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    October 4, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Yum these look delicious!! I wish we had canned pumpkin here so it would be quicker to make these.

    Reply
  45. Kierston @candyfit says

    October 4, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Totally ballin’! I love balls. That is all.

    Reply
  46. Kristen Chang says

    October 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I’m totally making these for my long run tomorrow! Too perfect and delicious looking! thanks.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      hope you liked them!

      Reply
  47. Katie says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I’m allergic to nuts, any suggestions for replacing the almonds with anything else? Thank!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      you could try just adding some extra seeds!

      Reply
  48. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    October 5, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I will def make these!! You think I could do brown rice cereal instead of the oats?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      absolutely!!

      Reply
  49. Kathy V says

    November 3, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Just made these and they taste fantastic! This is the second recipe I made from your blog and I love how simple but tasty your recipes are (I’m not much of a cook so I go for easy). I will have to look through your recipes more to pin. Thanks!!!

    Reply

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