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A plate of six chocolate chip energy bites is placed on a light blue surface. The no-bake pumpkin balls are sprinkled with mini chocolate chips. A small glass bottle of milk is blurred in the background, adding a cozy touch to this delightful scene.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Date Balls

These No Bake Pumpkin Balls have become my autumn obsession - combining the warm flavors of fall with nutritional powerhouses like dates and nuts. Perfect for snacks and as a dessert, these can be made all year round. And you don't even have to turn on your oven!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Balls
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • ½ cup almonds
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or M&Ms

Instructions

  • Toss the dates, almonds, pumpkin, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt into your food processor and pulse.
  • Roll into balls (I like larger 2-inch balls), or use an ice cream scoop.
  • Dip the ball into a bowl with the mini chocolate chips. Using fingers, gently press them into the ball.
  • Enjoy fresh, or slide them into the freezer for a few hours. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Notes

  • You can use canned pumpkin puree or cook a fresh pumpkin in a crockpot (my personal favorite pumpkin to use in these date balls). 
  • You can use another nut like pecans in these and they will still turn out. 
  • Be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want these date balls to be dairy-free or vegan.
  • If you prefer your nuts to be more finely ground, put them in the food processor first and pulse them a few times into small pieces then the nuts will become even smaller when you add the rest of the ingredients. 
  • This is my favorite food processor if you don’t have one or are in the market for a new one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 10 date balls | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1304IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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