No-Bake Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Chip Power Balls
Chewy, sweet bite-sized snacks made with rolled oats, pumpkin puree, creamy peanut butter, and rich dark chocolate chips. A fast 10-minute no-cook snack that gives you steady energy and satisfies sweet cravings for the whole family.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
25 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
For meal prep, make a double batch and freeze half in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray before transferring to a zip-top bag.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Measure the rolled oat
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Measure the rolled oat
Measure the rolled oat, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, and ground cinnamon into a medium mixing bowl.
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Stir the mixture vigorously with a sturdy…
Stir the mixture vigorously with a sturdy spoon or spatula for 2 minutes until fully combined into a thick, cohesive dough.
Look for: fully combined into a thick, cohesive dough
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Fold in the dark chocolate chip until…
Fold in the dark chocolate chip until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Look for: evenly distributed throughout the mixture
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Roll the mixture tightly between your palms…
Roll the mixture tightly between your palms into 12 equal-sized balls, placing each ball onto a parchment-lined plate or small baking sheet.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the plate in the refrigerator for…
Place the plate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the balls to firm up before serving.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight…
Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container to store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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