Here’s a super easy, healthy, and delicious recipe for No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls — perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or whenever you need a quick energy boost. Packed with oats, protein, and fall flavor!
🎃 No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls with Oats
🕒 Ready in: 10 minutes (plus optional chilling)
📝 Ingredients (Makes 12–15 balls):
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1 cup rolled oats (quick oats work too)
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½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter)
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¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored works best)
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2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or ½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ¼ tsp ginger)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional add-ins:
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2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed
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¼ cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
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2 tbsp shredded coconut
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👩🍳 Instructions:
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Mix wet ingredients:
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In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients:
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Stir in oats, protein powder, pumpkin spice, salt, and any optional add-ins.
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The mixture should be thick but pliable. If it’s too sticky, add a bit more oats or protein powder.
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Form balls:
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Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
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Chill (optional but recommended):
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Place on a parchment-lined plate or tray and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
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Store:
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Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
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✅ Nutrition Benefits:
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High in fiber and protein
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Naturally gluten-free (if using GF oats)
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No baking, no fuss
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Great for snack prep and on-the-go energy
