Healthy Pumpkin Protein Balls (No Bake)
These healthy no-bake pumpkin protein balls are ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes! Made with oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, maple syrup, and no peanut butter, these energy bites are the perfect fall snack. They're vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and taste like pumpkin pie!
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Small Cookie Scoop (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 Plate or Tray (for chilling the balls)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based)*
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling!
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup vegan mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup vanilla protein powder, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- Add the pure pumpkin puree and maple syrup to the bowl. Stir thoroughly until well-combined. The mixture will be quite thick and sticky!½ cup pure pumpkin puree, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips (if using).⅓ cup vegan mini chocolate chips
- Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon) to form evenly-sized protein balls. Roll each ball between your hands for the smoothest shape. They will be wet and sticky, so grease your hands with cooking spray to make it easier.
- Place the protein balls on a tray lined with parchment paper or on a plate in a single layer, making sure the balls aren't touching. Refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes so the balls can firm up.
- Remove the pumpkin balls from the fridge and enjoy! Store leftover protein balls in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge so they stay fresh all week.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover pumpkin energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze the oat balls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let them thaw before enjoying again.
*Protein Powder: It's important to choose a vanilla protein powder that you enjoy since the taste of the protein balls will depend a lot on the flavor of the protein. I recommend Vega or Orgain plant-based protein, but any vanilla protein powder works.
Calories: Nutrition facts were calculated using Orgain Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder. Each protein ball has about 48 calories when you make 25 small oat balls.