Description
Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious, healthy snack perfect for fueling your day. These bite-sized treats are packed with protein and nutrients from the combination of pumpkin puree, oats, and nut butter. With warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these protein balls are perfect for autumn but can be enjoyed year-round. They’re easy to make, naturally sweetened, and great for a quick energy boost before or after workouts, or as a healthy snack on the go.
Ingredients
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter)
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of salt
2–3 tablespoons chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for a fun twist)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), and protein powder. Stir until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, mixing until all ingredients are incorporated. If you’re adding chia seeds or flax seeds, stir them in now. Optionally, add mini chocolate chips for a sweet touch.
- Form the Balls: Using your hands, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up. You should get about 12-14 protein balls, depending on the size.
- Chill: Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Serve: Once chilled, your pumpkin protein balls are ready to enjoy! Serve them as a snack, pre-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert.
Notes
Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
Use chocolate protein powder for extra flavor and a more indulgent taste.
Add a handful of chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for some crunch.
Use maple syrup or stevia for a low-sugar option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: Varies depending on ingredients used
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies depending on nut butter and protein powder used
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies depending on protein powder used
- Cholesterol: Varies depending on nut butter and protein powder used
