Pumpkin Protein Balls Recipe
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Whip up these delicious Pumpkin Protein Balls Recipe that are nutritious and customizable! Perfect as a snack or post-workout boost—try them today!
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (divided)
- Optional Mix-ins: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips, 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds, 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in protein powder and pumpkin pie spice until fully incorporated.
- Mix in oats until the mixture is thick but slightly sticky; adjust with more oats if necessary.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or seeds.
- Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls; optionally roll in reserved oats.
- Chill on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg