Description
These no-bake pumpkin protein balls are a healthy, high-protein fall snack packed with pumpkin spice flavor, oats, and nut butter. They’re quick to make, customizable, and perfect for meal prep, school lunches, or a cozy treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut/sunflower seed butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey/agave/date syrup)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (or flaxseed meal)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp each nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, dairy-free if needed)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, hemp hearts
Instructions
- Pulse the oats in a food processor or blender 5-8 times until coarsely ground (optional for finer texture).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to mix.
- Add pumpkin puree, almond butter, and maple syrup. Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms. If too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons non-dairy milk.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and any optional add-ins (nuts, dried fruit, etc.).
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough. Roll each into a ball about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Notes
Don’t over-blend oats for best texture. Adjust protein powder and sweetener to taste and consistency. Use certified gluten-free oats for GF version. For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter. Chill before serving for best texture. Store in fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months. Add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit are welcome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 57
Keywords: pumpkin protein balls, healthy fall snack, no bake, gluten free, vegan, protein snack, meal prep, pumpkin spice, easy snack, kid friendly