Pumpkin Protein Balls are so festive for the Fall season with tons of pumpkin spice flavor! Plus, they're loaded with protein and fiber for healthy snacking, and super easy to prep in under 10 minutes.
I'm a huge fan of having protein balls, like these pumpkin flavored ones and my Almond Butter Protein Balls, in the fridge for a healthy snacking. It's super easy to grab one or two, rather than hitting the pantry for potato chips.
These Pumpkin Protein Bites are made up of pumpkin and oats for high fiber with almond butter and milk powder for protein. Plus, we've got lots of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to bring in the Pumpkin Spice vibes.
Try these High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes too!
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Why You'll Love This Easy Snack:
- Easy to Make. Super easy to prep all in one bowl and it's a no bake recipe.
- Quick. This high protein recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make.
- A Fall Favorite. The pumpkin spice flavors makes it really festive for the Autumn season.
- Healthy. High in fiber, protein and vitamins.
For more homemade snack ideas try these Banana Peanut Butter Bites, Watermelon Fries with Yogurt and Redneck Caviar.
Ingredients📋:
Dry Milk Powder: High in protein, 8 grams per ½ cup serving, and binds the ingredients really well for the protein balls, while taking out a lot of the stickiness.
Old Fashioned Oats: Also known as Rolled Oats, are a helpful binder in this recipe too. These are also high in fiber, which keeps you full longer and is great for gut health. They have 5 grams of protein for every ½ cup serving.
Almond Butter: Another ingredient high in protein and brings in healthy fats too. I like using almond butter versus peanut butter because the taste is more neutral and we really want to taste those pumpkin spice flavors, not the nut butter.
Honey: Added for sweetness.
Pumpkin Puree: High in fiber and big on pumpkin flavor.
Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and allspice bring in those warm fall flavors.
Chocolate: I got these dark chocolate chunks at Target and they are so yummy in these protein balls.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations:
Not big on dark chocolate? Use milk chocolate, white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Want even more protein? Substitute ½ cup of dry milk powder with vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
Chopped pecans, walnuts, or even sunflower seeds would be a delicious addition to this recipe too.
If you love pumpkin recipes, try these Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies, No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Icing, and Pumpkin Cold Foam.
How to Make Protein Pumpkin Balls:
Step 1: Line a baking tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Into a large bowl, add in the nonfat dry milk, old fashioned oats, honey, pumpkin puree, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and allspice.
Step 2: Stir until completely combined. Pour in chocolate chunks or chips and stir again to incorporate.
Step 3: Roll the mixture into 1 heaping tablespoon sized balls and spread out onto the parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips👨🍳:
- If the mixture is too sticky, add in a bit more dry milk powder or oats into the bowl. Also, washing your hands about halfway between rolling the balls will help.
- If the mixture is too dry, add in a bit more pumpkin puree or honey.
- Adding the protein balls onto parchment paper before placing them into the fridge will make them easier to manage after without sticking.
For more healthy Fall recipes, try this Sautéed Delicata Squash, Ancient Grain Salad, Sweet Chili Sauce Meatballs, and Baked Sweet Potato Slices.
Recipe FAQs:
It's typically in the baking isle in the grocery store, near the sugars, and baking powder and soda, etc. Carnation is a popular brand that comes in a small can with lid.
Pumpkin puree can also be called 100% pumpkin and is a canned pureed version of pumpkin. Libby's makes a really great product. Make sure to buy puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
Allow them to chill in the fridge for 10-20 minutes, then place into a sealed container in the fridge and eat within 3 days.
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Pumpkin Protein Balls
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are so festive for the Fall season with tons of pumpkin spice flavor! Plus, they're loaded with protein and fiber for healthy snacking, and super easy to prep in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup canned 100% pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Line a baking tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Into a large bowl, add in the nonfat dry milk, old fashioned oats, honey, pumpkin puree, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and allspice.
- Stir until completely combined. Pour in chocolate chunks or chips and stir again to incorporate.
- Roll the mixture into 1 heaping tablespoon sized balls and spread out onto the parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If the mixture is too sticky, add in a bit more dry milk powder or oats into the bowl. Also, washing your hands about halfway between rolling the balls will help.
- If the mixture is too dry, add in a bit more pumpkin puree or honey.
- Adding the protein balls onto parchment paper before placing them into the fridge will make them easier to manage after without sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Fridge Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: snack
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Holly says
Really fun and so easy to make! Full of pumpkin spice 🎃
Tara Smithson says
Yay! I love these to prep for easy snacks!