Yum for Fall! Pumpkin Oat Balls

I'm a pumpkin lover. I can't wait for my first slice of pumpkin pie of the year, so in the meantime I'll make do with healthier versions of pumpkin. 

I came across a great recipe for pumpkin oat balls. Nope, they're not anything like the Schweddy Balls from SNL (one of my favorite skits). I modified it slightly to clean it up a bit for you to enjoy guilt-free. Just don't shove them all in your mouth all at once. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin, canned unsweetened
• 3 cups oats, not cooked
• 4 tbsp maple syrup (or use stevia instead)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 tbsp flax seeds 
• 1 cup walnuts 
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. 

Mix everything together in a large bowl. You kind of want to press and fold to get everything together. Roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on a wax paper and chill for about 30 minutes.