Pumpkin Protein Balls: Easy No-Bake Snack for Fall Cravings
Soft, chewy no-bake Pumpkin Protein Balls made with oats, nut butter, and protein powder. Perfect for fall snacking, pre-workout energy, or healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 balls 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup pumpkin purée
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⅓ cup natural almond or peanut butter
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1 cup rolled oats
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¼ cup vanilla protein powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp maple syrup or keto sweetener
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, nut butter, vanilla, and sweetener.
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Stir in oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, flaxseed, and salt.
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Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
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Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
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Roll into 1-inch balls. Store in fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
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For smoother texture, pulse oats in a food processor.
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To make keto, sub oats with almond flour and adjust sweetener.
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Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.