Description
Pumpkin Protein Balls are a healthy, no-bake snack packed with protein and pumpkin flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup raw honey (sub maple syrup for vegan)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add almond butter, pumpkin puree, and honey (or maple syrup) to the dry ingredients.
- Stir until well combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1-inch diameter).
- Place the balls on a lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized balls.
- If the mixture is too sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before rolling.
- For extra flavor, roll the balls in cinnamon or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pumpkin protein balls, healthy snack, no-bake recipe, protein snack