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Easy No-Bake Healthy Pumpkin Protein Balls

A stack of bright orange pumpkin protein balls coated in a fine texture, sitting in a light bowl.
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Create these simple, high-protein pumpkin protein balls. They require no baking and deliver a satisfying, spiced flavor perfect for a quick energy boost or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder (or plant-based equivalent)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or water, only if needed for binding)

Instructions

  1. Place the rolled oats into a food processor and pulse until they resemble a coarse flour.
  2. Add the protein powder, pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor.
  3. Process the mixture until it comes together into a sticky dough ball. If the mixture is too dry to form a ball, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
  4. Remove the dough from the processor. If the mixture is too soft to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  5. Scoop out the dough using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure. Roll the mixture between your palms to form uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Place the finished pumpkin protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, ensure your rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
  • If you prefer a Paleo Pumpkin Energy Bites version, substitute the oats with almond flour and use maple syrup as the sweetener.
  • You can swap almond butter for cashew butter or sunflower seed butter for different flavors or allergy needs.
  • These are excellent for post workout pumpkin snacks or grab and go protein bites.

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