Description

These no-bake pumpkin protein balls combine pumpkin puree, oats, protein powder, and warm spices into a nutritious, portable snack. Perfect for fall, they’re lightly sweetened with maple syrup, customizable with mix-ins like chocolate chips or seeds, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup almond butter

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

Pinch of ground cloves

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, almond butter, and maple syrup until smooth.

2. Add rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves; mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Fold in chocolate chips and seeds if using.

4. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls using your palms.

5. Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes