No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls Simple and Tasty Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
• 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
• 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, canned pumpkin puree, almond butter, and honey (or maple syrup).
2. Add the ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
3. Mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. The mixture should be sticky but manageable.
4. If using, fold in the chocolate chips for a sweet touch.
5. Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. You should get about 12-15 balls.
6. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
7. Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
8. Once set, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.