Description
Delightful no-bake pumpkin breakfast bites deliver autumn’s warmth in one perfect handful. Packed with wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and seasonal spices, these energy-boosting treats will fuel your morning with pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) almond butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chia seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ground flaxseed
Flavor and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel and combine the dry elements, creating a foundational texture base for the nutritious morning morsels.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend the wet components until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency that will bind the mixture.
- Incorporate the warming spices and aromatic vanilla into the liquid blend, whisking until each element is seamlessly integrated.
- Gradually merge the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients, using a folding technique to prevent over-mixing and maintain a delicate texture.
- If desired, gently introduce chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the developing mixture.
- Chill the entire preparation for 25 minutes at 40°F, allowing the ingredients to solidify and become more moldable.
- With clean, slightly dampened hands, craft compact spheres by rolling the mixture, applying consistent pressure to ensure structural integrity.
- Arrange the formed bites on a parchment-lined surface, positioning them with minimal contact to prevent sticking.
- Return the tray to the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes, enabling the bites to firm and develop an optimal dense texture.
- Transfer the completed breakfast bites to an airtight storage container, preserving their freshness in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting the almond butter and honey ratio, ensuring the dough holds together without being too dry or sticky.
- For a protein boost, incorporate protein powder or replace some oats with protein-packed alternatives like quinoa flakes.
- Make these breakfast bites gluten-free by using certified gluten-free rolled oats and checking ingredient labels carefully.
- Create flavor variations by swapping mini chocolate chips with dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes for added crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg