No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Printable)

Spiced pumpkin and oat energy bites packed with protein and fall flavors

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Mix-ins

11 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
12 - 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts

# Directions:

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 -
  • The texture is somehow creamy and chewy at the same time, like edible cookie dough you can actually feel good about eating
  • They taste like fall smashed into a portable snack that satisfies both your afternoon slump and your fitness goals
02 -
  • If your dough is too sticky to roll, add protein powder one tablespoon at a time until it comes together
  • Too dry and crumbly means you need more pumpkin purée or a splash of water to reach the right consistency
03 -
  • Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling, it makes the process so much less messy
  • Dampen your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking without adding extra oil

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