These healthy, No Bake Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes taste decadent and are packed with vitamins, lightly sweet and gently dipped in cocoa.
I have to say, the busier my kids and I get, I really am embracing the no bake snack craze. I mean, it's a craze for good reason. It makes your life easier. And I am all about simplifying things these days.
I call these bad boys "donut holes" and I say that very loosely. The cocoa on the outside makes them more like donut holes, but you get the picture.
If you re looking for some more healthy snack ideas, you will love these No Bake Peanut Butter Flax Bites, No Bake Apple Pie Balls and my No Bake Cranberry Almond Balls!
Why You Should Make These Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
2 out of my 3 kids like these even more after I rolled them in cocoa. My youngest didn't like the cocoa so I made a batch without it. He was thrilled!
And they were equally as delicious. But they don't really look like donut holes.
Do you have a "prep day"? It's basically a day that you choose to prepare snacks and meals for the upcoming week. Mine are Sundays.
Or at least a dedicated hour or two depending on how busy my Sunday is. This helps to keep me organized with my meals and to avoid that mindless eating that we all do at times.
Each week I roast some vegetables, grill some chicken, make a salad or two as well as make some granola bars for my kids or energy balls. These will now be on my next rotation.
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Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats gluten-free
- ¼ cup 100% maple syrup
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- cocoa powder for dusting optional, I used unsweetened
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients except for cocoa powder in a medium size bowl. Mix well.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Roll into balls.
- If desired, pour cocoa powder into shall bowl and roll each pumpkin hole into it.
- Eat immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens
Oh my goodness, Lauren! I've been cruising around your site, happily pinning all sorts of things, and trying not to stop on every recipe and tell you how I loved it. Ok - I gave in! You had me on this one - "healthy" and "donut holes" in the same sentence is always a winner, but what really got me was the no-bake part! Brilliant! My kids are going to go nuts for these!!! 😀
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Shelley for all of the support!
Erin
These look fantastic for a school snack for my daughters class. Could I substitute Chia seeds for the flax?
Thanks!
lauren.kelly
Hi Erin! Yes you could definitely substitute chia seeds for the flax. I hope you like them!
Catherine
Dear Lauren, what a wonderful treat to have on hand! Love they are healthy too...perfect for snacking. xo, Catherine
Nutmeg Nanny
Ummmm I woke up this morning STARVING and I sorta wish these were waiting for me. I love that they are no-bake...yum!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
Yay! A healthy no-bake snack that is actually nut free. I can't wait to try these "donut holes" with my kiddos. Did you roll yours in sweetened or unsweetened cocoa powder?
lauren.kelly
Yes! I agree, most of the energy balls all contain nut butters Kirtsen. I used unsweetened, but use what you like 🙂
GiGi Eats
OH YUM YES! I wanna try these with coconut flour instead of oats! 😀
lauren.kelly
That sounds fantastic!
The Food Hunter
I love how healthy and easy to make these are
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I wish I were organized enough to have a prep day! It'd save so much time and worry during the week. And I think these look great, even without the cocoa powder. 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thank you Erin!
Lora @cakeduchess
Super cool that these are no bake donut holes! My kiddos would be excited to see these made as an after school treat!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Lora!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I love anything that taste like dessert but is actually stuffed with "good for me" things! I don't have prep day but I need to start one. I always tell myself that it's going to be Sunday Evening and never follow through.
lauren.kelly
I know Angie, weekends go by so fast!
Paula - bell'alimento
No bake and pumpkin? Sign me up for a dozen or two.
lauren.kelly
You got it Paula!
Ginny McMeans
As soon as I opened this page I smiled. Looks delicious with all my favorite ingredients. No prep day but that would be my favorite day. I need to make that happen.
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Ginny!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I don't have a prep day....but I should!! I love this quick and easy idea - no bake snacks are my favorite!
lauren.kelly
Mine too 🙂 Thanks Ashley!
Sarah@bakingwithmom
What a delicious idea! They look wonderful. Pumpkin is a favorite at our house, we will have to give these a try. 🙂
lauren.kelly
I hope you like them Sarah!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
What a great idea! Love the ingredients in these goodies and they sound delicious!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kimberly!