Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls

Easy 7-ingredient pumpkin SunButter chocolate chip bliss balls mixed together without a blender! Perfect to keep on hand for fall snacking.

This past week at Target I saw orange and black Halloween trinkets at the end of aisles and my immediate reaction was  a visceral, “Too soon, TARGET. TOO SOON.”

But then at Whole Foods I spotted the first pumpkins, sitting plump, orange, and peppy in their cardboard cases.

Suddenly, it didn’t feel like too soon at all.

It felt TIME.

I wanted to pick a pumpkin right then and there and parade it around secure in my shopping cart for the remainder of my grocery trip.

Somehow I managed to restrain myself and made a beeline for the canned pumpkin, instead.

However, I’m fairly certain I’m going to get an heirloom pumpkin for my front step instead of the classic orange pumpkin this year. Thoughts?

I’d also like your thoughts on these Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls that I made this week. 

My first pumpkin recipe this year is in motion and it’s rolling your way.

All you need are 7-ingredients, 10 minutes, and the hunger for some fall fuel!

One that same trip to Target I picked up the pumpkin shaped bowl in these photos.

Isn’t it the cutest?

Technically it’s for candy, but it also happens to be the perfect size for bliss ball storage.

I just attended Expo East last week and there was a moment around 2 PM when I realized that although I was surrounded by food, none of it was going to hold me over until I made it home for a late dinner.

I’ve been really burnt out on my pre-packaged energy bars lately, to be honest– I think I just ate way too many of them during the move.

So, I’ve vowed to keep this pumpkin bowl full this season.

Full of hearty energy bites that I can grab and go as I get through this very busy season of life.

You probably have everything you need to make these bliss balls right now, whether it’s fall where you are or not.

You need:

• gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
• chia seeds
• pumpkin pie spice 
• No-Sugar-Added SunButter 
• pumpkin purée
• date paste (or sub maple syrup)
• mini dairy-free chocolate chips 

All clear?

These balls are made with gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats that are bolstered with some serious seeds.

I used No-Sugar-Added SunButter in this recipe to add creaminess and stick-to without any added oils.

If you don’t have SunButter on hand, any nut or seed butter works, but I love the taste of sunflower seed butter with pumpkin!

The pumpkin flavor comes from puréed pumpkin; AKA those cans that I got at Whole Foods.

Pumpkin purée adds moisture, stickiness, and vitamins without any distinct “veggie” taste.

The mixture is lightly sweetened with date paste and zero added sugars.

If you don’t have date paste, try subbing maple syrup or make your own date paste by processing soaked dates in the blender until smooth.

Finish off the batter with a spoonful of chia seeds for texture and bulk and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for flavor!

The best thing about these Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls is that you don’t need a blender to make them.

As simplistic as energy balls can be, sometimes I just *can’t* with them when I see a blender listed on the instructions.

Basically, all you have to do is throw everything into a bowl and mix.

Once the batter is sticky and well combined, fold in your chocolate chips.

If you’re limiting your sugar intake, you can omit the chocolate chips entirely or sub raisins or another dried fruit in their place.

The last thing to do is roll your dough into balls!

You can choose the size of your balls, but I like to use a cookie scoop to shape mine into 1.5″ Tablespoon portions.

The batter should be sticky but not too sticky to roll out with the palm of your hands.

I love these balls Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls for a festive fall snack or dessert.

They’re chewy, perfectly sweet, pumpkin-y, and actually good for you.

The recipe is high in protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs AND gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, and oil-free!

The bites will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks and can be frozen for long term storage.

Try sharing them with friends, coworkers, and kids!

Enjoy!

If you make these Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls, I want to see!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums. 

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your creations.

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipes like this one to make later.

Want more easy energy ball ideas? Check out my SunButter Date Energy Balls, Peanut Butter Basil Bliss Balls, and Maple Walnut Bliss Balls too!

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XO Lauren

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