Pumpkin Tahini Energy Balls

We’ve been making these Pumpkin Tahini Energy Balls on repeat this season. They’re earthy, lightly sweet, and full of that warm fall spice — like a little bite of pumpkin pie with a nutty twist. We love keeping a batch in the freezer and pulling out a couple whenever we need a little something with hot tea. Just the right bite of cozy — no baking, no fuss, just real ingredients rolled together with a touch of autumn magic.

Makes: about 12–15 balls

Prep time: 10 minutes

Chill time: 20–30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick)

½ cup unsweetened pumpkin purée

¼ cup tahini (stirred well)

3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Pinch of sea salt

Optional add-ins:

2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds

¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

¼ cup chopped Candied Walnut (would be perfect here)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together oats, pumpkin purée, tahini, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices until smooth and well combined.

2. Add any optional mix-ins (flax, chocolate, candied walnut). Stir until evenly distributed.

3. If the mixture feels too wet, add a few more oats; if too dry, add a bit more pumpkin or tahini.

4. Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.

5. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

6. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer.