Pumpkin Protein Balls – Healthy No-Bake Fall Snack
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are soft, chewy, no-bake bites made with pumpkin puree, oats, nut butter, protein powder, and warm pumpkin spice. A delicious healthy fall snack perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a quick energy boost.
Servings: 16 Balls
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
- ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 2 –4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk of choice as needed
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: Add oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and chia seeds or ground flaxseed to a large bowl. Stir well.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Check the consistency: The mixture should be soft and slightly sticky but easy to shape. If it is too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet, add a little more oats or protein powder.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Shape the balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll between your palms. Repeat until all the mixture is used. You should get approximately 16 balls.
- Chill: Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Different protein powders absorb liquid differently, so adjust the milk or oats as needed.
- For gluten-free pumpkin protein balls, use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free protein powder.
- For vegan protein bites, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.
- Almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter can be used.
- Add chopped pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut, or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- For stronger pumpkin flavor, add an additional ¼–½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 35 mg