Description
Pumpkin protein balls are chewy, no-bake snacks made with pumpkin puree, oats, nut butter, and protein powder. Flavored with warm spices, they’re a nutritious and satisfying fall-inspired treat perfect for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips, 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed, shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Add in pumpkin puree, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Fold in any optional add-ins such as mini chocolate chips or seeds.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place on a tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat.
Notes
Wet your hands slightly to make rolling easier if the dough is sticky.Use maple syrup and plant-based protein powder for a vegan version.Roll balls in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for a flavor boost.For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of nut butter.These freeze well for up to 2 months—perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
