Easy no-bake pumpkin protein balls are the perfect grab-and-go snack. Made with oats, nut butter, pumpkin, and protein powder, these energy bites are ready in 10 minutes.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes (including chilling time)
Yield:12-15 balls 1x
Category:Snack
Method:No-bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Stir until well combined.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a firmer texture, add more oats or protein powder.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.