# No-Bake Pumpkin Bites These Energizing Snack Balls are Perfect for the Autumn Season By M | Published 2015-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-balls References: [thesuburbansoapbox](http://thesuburbansoapbox.com/2015/09/21/no-bake-pumpkin-pie-energy-bites/) & [thesuburbansoapbox](http://thesuburbansoapbox.com) In celebration of the fall season, these homemade pumpkin snack balls are a great source of energy, protein and flavor when you find yourself craving something sweet. Thanks to the wholesome ingredients these balls are made from, these [energy bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-energy-bites) are an ideal snack to enjoy as a pick-me-up or when you feel a sweet craving kicking in. Energy balls are a great snack to have on hand because they're incredibly easy to make and they can be customized to suit your tastes and preferences. These bites are made from a mixture of pumpkin puree, peanut butter, [pumpkin pie spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-shake), maple syrup, rolled oats, flax, [pumpkin seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters) and raisins that have been mixed together and rolled into balls. These balls can be stored in the fridge and eaten chilled as a healthy snack alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Homemade Energy Snack Balls:** With consumers looking for healthier and customizable snacks, businesses can offer DIY snack ball kits or pre-made snack balls made from wholesome ingredients. - **Pumpkin Spice Flavoring:** With the pumpkin spice trend continuing to grow in popularity, businesses can incorporate this flavor into their products across various industries. - **No-bake Recipes:** As consumers look for fast and easy recipes, businesses can offer pre-packaged ingredients that make no-bake recipes easily accessible. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry to create and sell pre-packaged healthy snack options. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Fitness centers and wellness retreats can offer these snack balls as an energizing option for their guests. - **Culinary Arts Education:** Cooking schools and online courses can offer lessons on how to make homemade energy snack balls as a healthy snack alternative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites.md) - [Protein-Forward Energy Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-ballsy-by-nature.md) - [Refrigerated Protein Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-snacks.md) - [Fall Health Food Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-snack-bar.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-bars.md) - [Seasonal Spherical Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-protein-balls.md) - [Grab-and-Go Keto Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-balls.md) - [Energizing Protein-Rich Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-protein-energy-bites.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-bar.md)