Description
Delicious and easy no-bake pumpkin protein balls, perfect for a healthy fall snack. Packed with protein and seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix until well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to roll.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk. If too wet, add a tablespoon of oats or protein powder.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your oats and protein powder are certified gluten-free.
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut/seed butter you prefer.
- Add chocolate chips or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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