Pumpkin Protein Balls (No-Bake)
These no-bake Pumpkin Protein Balls taste like pumpkin pie cookie dough...which is so delicious! They're packed with fiber, beneficial fats, and protein too, for a balanced snack or dessert to share.
Servings: 11 (Makes 22 balls)
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup creamy unsweetened almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- If not at room temperature, place the almond butter and honey in a heat-proof container (such as a glass measuring cup) and warm for 15-30 seconds in the microwave.
- Add to a medium bowl with the rest of the ingredients including protein powder (if using).
- Stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon as much as you can. If the dough is at all stiff, mix with clean hands. Add chocolate chips, if using.
- Use a tablespoon-size measuring spoon to portion and roll into balls. Squeeze the batter, then roll it into a ball to help it hold together easily.
- Serve or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a month.
Notes
- To store, place in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a month. Let sit at room temperature to soften slightly if needed for your toddler.
- Reduce the honey to 2 tablespoons if desired.
- If you don't have chia seeds on hand, you can simply skip them.
- Nut-free: Use SunButter or another sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Warm the almond butter and honey if not at room temperature so they are easy to stir into the other ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 balls | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg