Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
Looking for a delicious bite-sized treat that’s both festive and easy to make? These Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites are the perfect fall snack! Combining the earthy flavors of pecans, oats, and pumpkin with the warmth of pumpkin spice, they’re naturally sweetened with dates and raisins.

Serve them with a rich Maple Cream Cheese Glaze for dipping, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate party snack. These no-bake bites are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with seasonal flavors.
Why You’ll Love Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites
- No-Bake and Easy: No need to turn on the oven—these bites come together quickly with a food processor.
- Naturally Sweetened: Sweetened with dates, raisins, and maple syrup, making them healthier than traditional snacks.
- Perfect for Fall: Packed with pumpkin and pumpkin spice, these are the ultimate fall treat.
- Vegan and Gluten-Free: These bites can be made vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for almost everyone.
- Customizable Coating: Roll them in pecans or vegan graham crackers for an extra crunch!
What You Need to Make Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites
Party Bites:
- Pecans or vegan graham crackers (optional, for coating)
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup dates
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Additional sweetener, if desired (1-2 tablespoons of date sugar recommended)
Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup

How To Make Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites
- Prepare the Coating (Optional): If you’d like to coat the party bites, process pecans or vegan graham crackers in a food processor until they reach a flour-like consistency. Set aside.
- Make the Party Bites: Add the pecans and oats to the food processor and pulse until they are broken down into a crumbly consistency. Next, add the dates, raisins, pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, and sea salt. Pulse until all ingredients are combined into a sticky dough.
- Form the Bites: Scoop out the dough using a tablespoon and roll it into balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If using a coating, roll each bite in the processed pecans or graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bites for 1 hour to help them firm up before serving.
- Make the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the softened vegan cream cheese and maple syrup together until smooth. Adjust the sweetness or consistency by adding more maple syrup if needed.
- Serve: Serve the Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites with the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
For a thinner glaze, add extra maple syrup or a splash of non-dairy milk. You can also drizzle the glaze directly over the bites instead of serving it on the side.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I make these without a food processor?
Yes! You can chop the pecans, oats, dates, and raisins finely by hand and then mix them together, but a food processor will make the process faster and smoother.
Can I use other sweeteners?
Yes, if you want a sweeter bite, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of a sweetener like maple syrup or date sugar. You can also use a different liquid sweetener like agave.
What can I use instead of vegan cream cheese for the glaze?
You can substitute vegan cream cheese with coconut cream for a dairy-free option, or use a traditional cream cheese if you’re not following a vegan diet.
How should I store these bites?
Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze them for longer storage and thaw them as needed.

Pecan Pumpkin Party Bites
Ingredients
Party Bites:
- Pecans or vegan graham crackers for coating, (optional)
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup dates
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup pumpkin
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Additional sweetener granular, if desired (recommended 1-2 tablespoons date sugar)
Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened at room tempurature
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- If you wish to coat the party bites in pecans or graham crackers, process the coating of choice in the food processor until it is processed into a flour consistency.
- To make the party bites add the pecans and oats to a food processor, pulse to break the pecans down into a crumbly consistency. Add the dates, raisins, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and salt. Pulse to combine until all of the ingredients are mixed together into a ball of dough.
- Spoon the mixture out one tablespoon at a time and form balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If using coating, roll the bites in the coating of choice.
- Refrigerate for one hour to firm up a bit. Serve with maple glaze on the side for dipping.
- For the maple glaze, add the cream cheese and maple to a bowl and mix to combine, add more maple for sweetness and to thin the glaze, if desired.