I love it when I try a nutritionally-upgraded recipe that tastes so good, I actually end up preferring it to the real thing.

I like pumpkin pie, but I can take or leave the crust…it’s really the filling I’m after. Thank you London from www.evolvingtable.com for this amazing recipe for No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Balls. I made a batch to take to Thanksgiving dinner because I knew at least one person would appreciate this upgraded version of pumpkin pie. 

The recipe couldn’t be easier. Made by combining almond and gluten-free oat flours with unsweetened pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup and spices, these little bites of heaven really hit the spot. And because they take a little dive in coconut sugar at the end, what you end up with is a sweet (but not too sweet) treat. 

Pure maple syrup and coconut sugar are both lower glycemic sweeteners, meaning they are a tad bit gentler on your blood sugar.

If the balls aren’t eaten right away, London recommends storing them uncovered in the very back of your refrigerator…otherwise you’ll end up with soggy balls. And that’s no fun for anyone! 🙂

PS: I know these totally look like deep fried sauerkraut balls, but trust me, they are the furthest thing! Ha, ha, ha…

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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Balls

The recipe couldn't be easier. Made by combining almond and gluten-free oat flours with unsweetened pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup and spices, these little bites of heaven really hit the spot. And because they take a little dive in coconut sugar at the end, what you end up with is a sweet (but not too sweet) treat. 0 Earthfood servings.

Course

Sweet Treats

Keyword

evolvingtable.com, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy pumpkin pie, Melanie Jatsek, Missing Peace, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Balls

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

balls

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup almond flour Bob's Red Mill is a good one!
• 1 cup gluten-free oat flour Alternatively you can run a little over one cup of uncooked gluten-free oats through your food processor until it turns into flour
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin
• 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp. Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Coconut Sugar Coating:

• 1/4 cup organic, unrefined coconut sugar Madhava, Big Tree Farms, Nutiva, or Navitas brands
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Course Sweet Treats Keyword evolvingtable.com, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy pumpkin pie, Melanie Jatsek, Missing Peace, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Balls Prep Time 10 minutes Servings balls Ingredients 1 1/4 cup almond flour Bob's Red Mill is a good one! 1 cup gluten-free oat flour Alternatively you can run a little over one cup of uncooked gluten-free oats through your food processor until it turns into flour 1/3 cup pumpkin puree Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. Sea salt 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Coconut Sugar Coating: 1/4 cup organic, unrefined coconut sugar Madhava, Big Tree Farms, Nutiva, or Navitas brands 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine oat flour and almond flour. Add pumpkin puree through vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated, using your hands towards the end to ensure even mixing.
2. In a small bowl combine Coconut Sugar Coating ingredients.
3. Scoop 2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie mixture and roll into a ball. Place in the coconut sugar bowl and roll to completely cover. Place on a large plate and repeat with remaining mixture.
4. If not eaten right away, store uncovered in the very back of your refrigerator.

   

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts per serving (1 ball): Calories: 100; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Sodium: 40 mg; Potassium: 35 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 11 g; Dietary fiber: 2 g; Net Carbohydrates: 9 grams; Sugar: 5 g (4 grams added sugar from maple syrup and coconut sugar); Protein: 3 g

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