Description
These Pumpkin Pistachio Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spices with the natural sweetness of dates and the crunch of pistachios and cashews. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Seeds
- ½ cup raw pistachios
- ¼ cup raw cashews
Fruits and Produce
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- ¼ cup canned or homemade pumpkin purée
Spices and Flavorings
- Pinch sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grind part of the pistachios: Place ¼ cup pistachios in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until the nuts resemble coarse sand. Transfer this to a small bowl and set aside for later use.
- Process remaining nuts: Add the cashews and remaining ¼ cup pistachios to the food processor and process until finely ground to form a smooth nut base.
- Add dates and flavorings: Add the pitted Medjool dates, pumpkin purée, pinch of sea salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Continue processing until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth. Taste and adjust spices if desired.
- Form energy balls: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop the mixture and roll into 9 equal golf ball–sized balls.
- Coat the balls: Roll each ball in the reserved coarsely ground pistachios to coat the exterior for added texture and flavor.
- Serve or store: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- These energy balls are no-bake and require no cooking equipment beyond a food processor.
- They capture the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in a healthy, snackable form.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free option, substitute nuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
