Pumpkin Power Balls

I am a firm believer that pumpkin is meant to be enjoyed in many more ways than just "pumpkin pie" - don't get me wrong, you can't go wrong with that, but there are numerous ways to enjoy this fall treat! 

Every fall I make a batch of pumpkin cookies, and I love making pumpkin smoothies, and putting pumpkin in my oatmeal. This year though, I decided to try to be daring with pumpkin. 

I figured I would try to make some "raw power balls" like the ones I always see on pinterest. Usually those recipes have protein powder or something else I can't eat. But with pumpkin as the star here I figured I might be able to whip up a winner!

 And winner winner pumpkin dinner (snack?) - these turned out amazing. It took everything in my power to not eat them all while I made them! Small, healthy, easy to make, and easier to enjoy. I can see these being a fall and winter post-workout stable!

* you can use any nut butter, I just had sunbutter in my fridge!
** I used my tablespoon size cookie scoop and then pressed them into balls

Pumpkined out yet? No? Good! I am sharing this recipe as part of the October Recipe Round-up! Check out these other amazing pumpkin recipes by clicking the links below!

I'm sharing this as part of our October's Recipe Round-Up. Want more Pumpkin Recipes???

Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Copycat Recipe from Let's Dish

Pumpkin Pie Martini from One Martini at a Time

Slow Cooker Gingered Pumpkin Butter from Kleinworth & Co.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip from In the Moment With

Pumpkin Power Balls from Random-osity

French Onion Soup in a Baked Pumpkin from Joyful Healthy Eats

Harry Potter Inspired Drinks from Little by Little

Pumpkin Apple Butter from Mostly-Homemade Mom

Roasted Pumpkin Soup from Nap-Time Creations

Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Icing from More Than Simple Living

Do you want to participate in future Recipe Round-Up's & join in on the fun? Email Gina at Kleinworth & Co (chichomeschoolmama{at}att{dot}net) for details.