Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Pumpkin Protein Balls are an easy, nutritious snack packed with oats, peanut butter, and pumpkin puree. Perfect for meal prep or a quick bite anytime, they’re simple to make, full of flavor, and can be customized to suit your preferences. Ready in minutes and ideal for on-the-go snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, honey, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, and protein powder (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, chia seeds, or chopped nuts can be mixed into the base for extra texture and flavor.
- To make it vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats; if too dry, add more pumpkin puree or peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Healthy Treat
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
