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Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls

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

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

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!

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Ball Ingredients

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.

No-Sugar-Added SunButter

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?

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls mixed up

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!

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

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.

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

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!

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

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 recipe 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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Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls


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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
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Easy 7-ingredient pumpkin SunButter chocolate chip bliss balls mixed together without a blender! Perfect to keep on hand for fall snacking.


Ingredients

  •  1 1/2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
  •  1 TBSP chia seeds
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 
  •  1/2 cup No-Sugar-Added SunButter 
  •  1/3 cup pumpkin purée
  •  1/4 cup date paste (or sub maple syrup)
  •  heaping 1/3 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips 

Instructions

  1. Add the oats, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, SunButter, pumpkin purée, and date paste to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined and sticky.
  2. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Roll the dough into 1.5″ TBPS balls with a cookie scoop and your hands. Store bliss balls in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and freeze for long term storage.
  • Category: Snack, Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

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Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Bliss Balls, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Sweets & Treats

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  1. Olivia

    September 15, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    I LOVED these Bliss balls! I actually omitted the chocolate chips and they were still delicious. I think next time, I will add dried cranberries for some subtle fall sweetness!

    ★★★★★

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    • Flora & Vino

      September 18, 2019 at 7:02 am

      Hi Olivia,

      Thanks so much for your comment– I’m so glad that you enjoyed them sans chocolate chips!!! I need to try them like that. Love the idea of dried cranberries! 🙂

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  2. Kristin Proffitt

    November 8, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Could you use honey instead of maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      November 10, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Hi Kristin!

      Yes, you absolutely can!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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