Pumpkin Protein Balls

5 from 4 votes

Looking for an easy, healthy, and high-protein snack? These delicious no-bake Pumpkin Protein Balls are great to take on-the-go with you! They're perfectly soft and nutty from the pumpkin and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and chocolate chips. The whole family will love them!

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings balls

Calories 61

Author Jessica Kwon

Ingredients

¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup almond flour
¼ cup vanilla protein powder
6-8 tablespoon canned pumpkin purée see notes
¼ cup maple syrup
1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

Add oats to a food processor or blender and pulse until coarse, about 15 seconds. This step is optional to break down the oats so they're less chewy - feel free to skip.
To the oats, add the almond flour, protein powder, 6 tablespoon (90g) pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend until just combined into a moist dough. Adjust with pumpkin (if too crumbly) or almond flour (if too wet) to preferred consistency.
Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Use a spoon or 1½ tablespoon cookie scooper to portion out 12 pieces. Roll into balls - I recommend wearing gloves or lightly wetting your hands to prevent them from sticking as much.
Option to let protein balls firm up in the fridge for 10 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

Pumpkin: Each brand of pumpkin purée is different, with some being more runny while others are thicker. Start with 6 tablespoon and if the balls look dry, add 1 tablespoon (15g) pumpkin at a time until the dough is more moist and can "stick" together.
If the balls are too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of almond flour at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
I love using this 1½ tablespoon cookie scooper to get even-sized bites.
Storing: Store Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls in an air-tight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Substitutions:
- Quick-cooking rolled oats are most similar to rolled oats. I would not recommend using instant oats because they're usually pre-cooked and the most processed, sometimes with additional sweeteners.
- If you don't like the taste or texture of protein powder, try collagen peptides instead. It's finer and less chalky.
- If using unflavored protein powder, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- To make this dairy free, use dairy-free chocolate chips like Enjoy Life.
- To make this vegan, use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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