Description
Pumpkin Protein Energy Balls are a no-bake, high-protein snack made with oats, pumpkin puree, nut butter, and protein powder. Perfect for meal prep or a quick boost of energy.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
2. Stir in pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until a sticky dough forms.
3. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
6. Store in an airtight container and enjoy as needed.
Notes
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
Add coconut flakes for extra texture.
Make nut-free by using sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg