Oct 29, 2025

No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls – Easy, Healthy Snack for Kids’ Tiffin

No time to bake? No problem.

These soft, chewy Pumpkin Energy Balls are your shortcut to a healthy snack that feels like dessert but is packed with good stuff. Made from oats, pumpkin, peanut butter, and seeds — they’re plastic-free lunchbox friendly and ready in 10 minutes!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No baking, no fuss — perfect for busy mums
Great texture — soft enough for toddlers, satisfying for older kids
High in fibre, protein, and healthy fats
Stays fresh in the fridge for a week or freezer for months

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup (100 g) rolled oats
½ cup (120 g) pumpkin purée (steamed & mashed pumpkin works best)
½ cup (125 g) peanut butter (or almond/seed butter)
2–4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1½ teaspoons cinnamon powder
(Optional) Mini chocolate chips for a fun twist

🍳 Step-by-Step

Grind the oats in a blender until you get fine oat flour.
In a bowl, mix the oat flour, pumpkin purée, peanut butter, honey, chia, flaxseed, and cinnamon.
Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls using your hands or a small scoop.
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm.

💡 Tips for Success

Want it smoother? Use oat flour instead of whole oats.
For chewy texture, skip blending and use quick oats directly.
Start with 2 tbsp honey and add more to taste — 3 tbsp is usually just right.
Chia adds that tiny “pop”; use flaxseed alone if you prefer a softer bite.

🍱 Serving Ideas

Pack 2–3 balls into your child’s Baboons Bento Lunchbox for school — no leaks, no mess! They’re also perfect for after-school snacks, long car rides, or a quick pick-me-up for you.

❄️ Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Freeze individually on a tray, then move to a reusable freezer bag — just thaw for 10 minutes before eating.

💬 Final Thought

Healthy snacks don’t need to be fancy — just real, quick, and nourishing. These pumpkin energy balls tick every box for a happy mum and a full tiffin box. 🧡