Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are an easy no-bake snack made with quick-cooking oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and mini chocolate chips. Mix, roll, and chill for an easy fall snack.
Servings 20
Calories 108kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Get prepped. Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper. Measure the ingredients.
- Mix the dough. Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice to a large mixing bowl. Stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until well combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Shape the protein balls. Scoop the mixture using a 1-inch cookie scoop. Squeeze the mixture together slightly, then roll it between your hands to form a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Chill. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the protein balls are firm.
- Serve. Enjoy chilled or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
Notes
- Stir natural peanut butter well before measuring it.
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Mix the dough thoroughly so there aren't any pockets of protein powder.
- If the mixture is crumbly, add pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon at a time.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, add a little more rolled oats or protein powder.
- Squeeze each scoop together before rolling it to help the ball hold its shape.
- Use a small cookie scoop so the protein balls are evenly sized.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
