No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Print View)
Spiced pumpkin and oat energy bites rolled into portable snacks
# 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 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 It:
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 -
- No oven required just 15 minutes and a mixing bowl
- Perfectly portable fuel for busy weekdays or post workout
02 -
- The dough consistency varies by protein powder brand so have extra oats or pumpkin ready to adjust
- Chilling is not optional for proper texture but you can speed it up in the freezer for 15 minutes
03 -
- Roll balls directly onto the parchment paper to keep your counter clean
- A small cookie scoop gives more uniform sizes than spooning by hand