No-bake pumpkin bites dipped in dark chocolate, and crunchy almonds are SO delicious! These little bites made with wholesome ingredients are a healthy treat, perfect for pumpkin season or year-round!
My trip to tour an almond farm inspired me to make these no-bake energy bites. They are the perfect treat, bursting with fall flavors, and my recipe tasters gave them ten thumbs up.
That’s five testers with two thumbs each if you do the math. NOT my best subject in school. LOL! They’re an easy to make healthy snack when you’re craving all things pumpkin flavor. Like this One Bowl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Disclosure: California Almonds paid all my expenses to attend the Almond Harvest 2016 tour, however I was not compensated to write this post.
No Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites Ingredients
You’ll need just a few healthy ingredients to make these delicious bites! Find them on your next Trader Joe’s trip, at your local grocery store, or online. I’ve added options and ingredient substitutions to make these no bake pumpkin energy balls (bites!) customizable.
See the recipe card at the end of this post for the complete list of ingredients and amounts.
- Almonds. I use whole almonds in my pumpkin pie energy bites, both in the “dough” and as a topping. Pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds would also be tasty on top! Feel free to experiment with other nuts. I think pecans or walnuts would be so delicious too.
- Pumpkin Puree. Got leftover canned pumpkin? Walk, don’t run to your kitchen and make these yummy pumpkin bites ASAP!
- Spices. I used a combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. You can also use a store-bought pumpkin pie spice blend.
- Sweeteners. Maple syrup and dates lightly sweeten these yummy bites. Feel free to use your favorite sweetener or sugar substitute.
- Dark Chocolate Chips. Dip these babies in melted dark chocolate for a delicious treat.
- Sea Salt.
- Optional Ingredients: Gluten-free oats, plain or vanilla protein powder, and ground flax seeds. If you add dry ingredients, you may want to add almond butter or natural peanut butter for extra moistness.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Food Processor. I LOVE my Breville food processor!
- Spatula
- Bowls: Small bowl and microwave-safe bowl
How to Make Pumpkin Bites
- Chop the almonds in a food processor and set some of them aside.
- Combine the almonds in the food processor with all the other ingredients except the chocolate chips.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave.
- Form the mixture into 12 energy bites, dip them in the melted chocolate, and top with the remaining almonds.
- Place no bake pumpkin bites on a parchment lined tray and freeze.
- Store in the freezer in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Health & Nutrition
- Almonds contain a healthy mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to keep you satisfied and energized. Note: One serving of almonds provides 6 grams of protein (the same amount in one egg) and 4 grams of fiber.
- These pumpkin balls are gluten-free and vegan. To make them low FODMAP, swap the dates for additional maple syrup.
- Nutrition per each healthy bite: 120 calories, 8 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat (2 grams saturated fat), and 1 gram of fiber.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place almonds in a food processor bowl, and process until very finely chopped. Remove 1/4 cup of the chopped almonds to a small bowl, and set aside.
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Add all other ingredients, except chocolate, to the remaining 3/4 cup of almonds in the food processor bowl, and process until mixture is smooth, and can easily be formed into a ball. You will need to turn off the food processor and scape down the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure all the ingredients are well mixed together. The mixture will be sticky.
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Form mixture into 12 ~1 inch diameter balls, and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
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Melt the chocolate chips in microwave on high power {cook for 1 minute, stir, then cook again for 1 more minute} or in a stovetop double-boiler. Allow chocolate mixture to cool slightly for ~5 minutes.
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Roll the energy bites in melted chocolate, then dip them in the remaining chopped almonds if desired. Place them on the parchment lined and freeze for ~30 minutes to allow chocolate to harden.
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Store remaining truffles in the freezer in a well sealed freezer safe container until ready to eat.
Ingredient Swaps & Additions:
- Try pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.
- Use store-bought pumpkin spice powder in place of individual spices.
- Optional additions: Gluten-free oats, plain or vanilla protein powder, ground flax seeds. If you add additional dry ingredients, you may want to also add almond butter or natural peanut butter for extra moistness.
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
