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Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Balls

These no-bake pumpkin protein balls are an easy and healthy snack, perfect for meal prepping or a quick energy boost. With just five ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a taste of pumpkin pie without the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup natural nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon water or milk optional, if mixture is too dry

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or wax paper
  • spoon or spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, protein powder, rolled oats, nut butter, and pumpkin pie spice.
  4. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add water or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. If the mixture is too wet, add more protein powder or rolled oats, one tablespoon at a time.
  5. Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
  6. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  8. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up.
  9. Enjoy chilled!

Notes

Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. For variations, consider adding mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, maple syrup, chia seeds, flax seeds, or dried fruit. If the protein balls are too sticky, lightly wet your hands with water before rolling them.