Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are the perfect blend of seasonal flavor and healthy energy. Made with creamy pumpkin puree, warm spices, and protein-packed ingredients, they’re great for snacking, post-workout fuel, or a quick breakfast on the go. Best of all, they come together in just 15 minutes with no baking required. Whether you’re prepping for a busy week or looking for a healthier treat, these protein balls check every box—simple, delicious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ⅓ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: Mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Add pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is uniform.
- Adjust texture if needed: add more oats if too wet, or a splash of syrup if too dry.
- Scoop mixture using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Toast oats before mixing for added flavor.
- Chill the mixture before rolling if too sticky.
- Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16–20
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg