No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls: Easy, Healthy Treats for Everyone
No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls are a healthy treat packed with protein and perfect for everyone.
Equipment
- large bowl
- spoon
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- 0.5 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup can use 1-2 tablespoons
Optional Additions
- mini chocolate chips optional
- chopped nuts optional
- shredded coconut optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the dry ingredients are well mixed.
- Then, add in the pumpkin purée, almond butter, and maple syrup. Use a sturdy spoon or clean hands to mix everything together until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash of almond milk or more pumpkin. Once it’s mixed, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 15 minutes to firm up, or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
These protein balls make a great snack and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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