Start by gathering all your ingredients. You’ll need rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. The first step is to take a food processor and add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice into the bowl.
Pulse on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined. The goal here is to achieve a creamy and cohesive mixture that holds together well. This should only take about 30 seconds to a minute.
Once the mixture is smooth, transfer it into a large mixing bowl. This is where you will add the remaining ingredients: the quick cooking oats, mini chocolate chips, and pumpkin seeds. Stir everything together until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out a portion of the mixture and roll it into a smooth ball using your hands. Aim for about a tablespoon in size. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet.
Continue rolling the rest of the mixture until all of it is formed into balls. Once you’re done, place the baking sheet in the fridge and let the energy balls chill for about one hour. This will help them set properly.
If desired, once they are cooled and set, you can drizzle the energy balls with melted chocolate for an extra treat. Another option is to sprinkle them with flaky sea salt for a savory contrast to the sweetness.
Store your Pumpkin Energy Balls in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last up to three days, but I doubt they’ll last that long since they’re so tasty!
