Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls Recipe
These no-bake pumpkin spice protein balls are the perfect healthy fall snack, loaded with warming spices, oats, and real pumpkin puree for an autumn treat you can feel good about!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix oats, protein powder, spices, salt, and pecans in a large bowl.
- Stir together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until thick and sticky.
- Roll mixture into 20 balls using a cookie scoop or damp hands.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Food processor or large mixing bowl → Recommended Food processor
- Cookie scoop
- Parchment-lined baking sheet → Recommended Baking sheet
- Airtight storage container → Recommended Airtight storage