Pumpkin Protein Balls: Snack Heaven
These no-bake Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack packed with fall flavors. Ready in just minutes, they are perfect for a pre-workout boost, afternoon pick-me-up, or a guilt-free indulgence.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned or quick-cooking
- ½ cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling!
- ¼ cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored
- ¼ cup nut butter almond, peanut, or cashew
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Chocolate chips mini or regular
- Optional: Chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- Optional: Dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, nut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined, forming a slightly sticky dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it comes together.
- If using add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or cranberries, gently fold them into the mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Using a spoon or your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the rolled balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up the protein balls.
- Once chilled, the Pumpkin Protein Balls are ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
Store Pumpkin Protein Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time. If the mixture is too sticky, add a tablespoon of rolled oats at a time. For variations, try adding cocoa powder for a chocolate pumpkin flavor, instant espresso powder for a pumpkin spice latte flavor, or use different nut butters and toppings like chopped peanuts, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts.