No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Print View)

Spiced pumpkin and oat energy bites with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Ready in 15 minutes, no oven required.

# 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 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 Hints:

01 -
  • They taste like fall rolled into a bite sized snack but secretly fuel you with 5 grams of protein each
  • The dough comes together in one bowl with zero oven time so you can make them even when you're short on time
  • They keep beautifully in the fridge making them perfect for busy weekday mornings or afternoon slumps
02 -
  • The dough texture should feel like thick cookie dough not wet or sticky so it rolls easily without sticking to your hands
  • Letting them chill in the fridge is non negotiable because they're too soft right after rolling and will fall apart
  • Different protein powders absorb moisture differently so trust your hands and adjust the dry or wet ingredients as needed
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly with water before rolling to prevent sticking without adding extra oil or ingredients
  • Room temperature nut butter mixes much more easily than cold straight from the fridge

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