Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a quick, no-bake snack packed with oats, nut butter, pumpkin, and warm spices. Soft, chewy, and protein-packed, they’re perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (plant-based or whey)
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, divided (use 1 cup inside the dough or 3/4 cup inside + 1/4 cup for coating)
Optional Mix-ins:
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2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
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1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
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2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
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Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients: Mix in protein powder and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
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Fold in oats: Stir in 1 cup oats (or 3/4 cup if reserving some for coating). Adjust with extra oats or protein powder if too soft.
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Mix in extras: Add chocolate chips, seeds, or nuts if using.
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Roll into balls: Scoop 1–1.5 tbsp of dough, roll into balls, and coat in reserved oats if desired.
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Chill: Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze for longer.
Notes
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Lightly wet or oil your hands to prevent sticking when rolling.
Sweetness can be adjusted by reducing maple syrup if your protein powder is sweetened.
These freeze beautifully—make a double batch and save for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg