No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Print Version)

Spiced pumpkin and oat energy bites with protein, ready in 15 minutes. Perfect healthy snack for autumn.

# 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 tbsp chia seeds
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Mix-ins

11 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
12 - 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well blended.
02 - Add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 12 evenly sized balls.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes 15 minutes from start to finish, with zero oven time required
  • Perfectly portable for gym bags, desk drawers, or afternoon pick-me-ups
  • Tastes like fall dessert while packing serious protein and fiber
02 -
  • The dough consistency varies wildly between protein powder brands so have extra oats or pumpkin ready to adjust
  • Refrigerating the mixture for 15 minutes before rolling makes shaping significantly easier and less messy
  • These taste even better on day two when the spices have had time to mingle and develop
03 -
  • Slightly damp hands prevent the dough from sticking while rolling without adding excess moisture
  • Letting the balls sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating makes the flavors more pronounced

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