Description

These no-bake pumpkin protein balls combine pumpkin purée, oats, protein powder, and nut butter for a delicious, healthy snack. Ready in minutes, they’re perfect for meal prep and fit into vegan, gluten-free, or high-protein diets.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup pumpkin purée

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup protein powder

1/2 cup nut butter

3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

1–2 tsp pumpkin spice blend

2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin spice blend, chia seeds or flaxseed, and pinch of salt.

2. Add the pumpkin purée, nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms, adjusting consistency with additional oats or nut butter as needed.

3. Fold in dark chocolate chips or other desired add-ins.

4. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls with clean hands.

5. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes to firm up.

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

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 120
Sodium: 50
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 10
Protein: 6