Pumpkin Protein Balls
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a cozy, no-bake snack made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and vanilla protein powder. Packed with 10 grams of protein each, they’re perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a wholesome sweet bite.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup superfine almond flour
- 1 ½ cups vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup instant oats
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree, honey, pumpkin pie spice blend, and ground cinnamon to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk well until combined.
- Add the almond flour, protein powder, and instant oats to the pumpkin mixture. Stir or whisk together until a craggy mass forms, then switch to using your hands and knead it for 30-60 seconds until it has formed a thick, uniform dough.
- Scoop the mixture into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and roll with your hands until smooth and round. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage Directions
- Refrigerating: Store the protein balls in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Let them thaw at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, or defrost individual balls in the microwave on low for 30-60 seconds until softened.
- Keep kneading. When you first start mixing, the dough will look too dry to come together, but just keep on mixing and kneading, and it will start to adhere, forming a dough. Don't add any liquids until you've kneaded for at least 30 seconds.
- Too dry? Add a spoonful of nut butter, a drizzle of honey, or a splash of milk to help bring the dough together.
- Too wet? See my notes above about kneading. If it is still dry after kneading for 30 seconds, mix in a little extra almond flour or instant oats until the dough holds its shape.
- Use a cookie scoop for even portions. It makes rolling faster and ensures uniformly sized energy balls.
- Taste and tweak. Depending on your protein powder, you may want to add a pinch of salt or an extra shake or two of cinnamon for balance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1protein ballCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 10gFat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 9g
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