No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Printable)
Protein-packed spiced pumpkin snacks rolled into bite-sized balls with oats, almond butter, and maple syrup.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
08 - 1/3 cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
09 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Mix-ins
11 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
# How To Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
02 - Add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 12 balls.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They satisfy those intense pumpkin spice cravings without any baking required
- Each ball packs 5 grams of protein while tasting like an indulgent treat
- You can make the entire recipe in 15 minutes with zero cleanup
02 -
- The dough consistency varies by protein powder brand so have extra oats or pumpkin ready to adjust
- Chilling the mixture for 10 minutes before rolling makes it so much less sticky to work with
- These actually taste better after sitting overnight so do not be afraid to make them ahead
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking everywhere
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform sizes that look bakery-quality