Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls: 4-Ingredient Best Snack
These easy no-bake pumpkin protein balls are made with just 4 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes. They’re soft, fudge-like, and perfect for a healthy snack or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 12-14 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ⅓ cup creamy almond butter (natural, with oil separation)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and almond butter. Stir until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
- Sprinkle the protein powder over the wet mixture. Stir vigorously until the powder is fully absorbed and the dough thickens.
- Add the rolled oats in two batches, stirring after each addition until evenly distributed. The dough should be thick and slightly crumbly but hold together when pressed.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like pumpkin pie spice, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut.
- If the dough is too soft or sticky, chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Using your hands or a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll between your palms until smooth.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. If dough is too dry, add almond butter 1 tablespoon at a time. If too sticky, add more oats or chill the dough. Wet hands with cold water for easier rolling. Flavor improves after a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
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