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No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls

These No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls combine protein powder, nut butter, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips to create the perfect healthy sweet treat for fall! 

Pumpkin protein balls stacked in a white bowl with pumpkins in the background.

The BEST No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls

If you’re like us, you start making all things pumpkin at the start of August. That might be jumping the gun on seasonal ingredients, but with endless recipes like healthy pumpkin cornbread, protein pumpkin cookie dough, and baked pumpkin donuts we can’t help ourselves. There are just so many pumpkin recipes to get to! 

And of course, we can’t leave out our pumpkin protein bites, too. They have all the sweet flavor you look for in a pumpkin treat. However, they’re made with just five simple ingredients offering protein, healthy fats, nutrients, and fiber to keep you full. 

Plus, they store well, meaning you can prepare a big batch for meal prep and keep them on hand for a healthy snack, packed lunches, post-workout pick-me-ups, and everything in between! Actually, they’re so tasty you’ll probably find yourself making them all year long. 

Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions 

Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details! 

Bowls of chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree and protein powder.
  • Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder – Feel free to experiment with different flavors! Just note that we do not advise using whey protein powder as the consistency is not “cookie dough” like.
  • Almond Butter – Make sure to use a creamy almond butter. We prefer natural varieties without any added sugars or oils. If needed, you can substitute any other nut or seed butter such as peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. Just keep in mind that the flavor of your bites will change slightly depending on what you use. 
  • Pumpkin Purée – This is key to the pumpkin flavor! Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. 
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice – We use our homemade pumpkin spice blend, but a store-bought mixture will also work. 
  • Dark Chocolate Chips – We like to use mini chocolate chips to ensure we get bits of chocolate in every bite! Feel free to substitute the dark chocolate for milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or even white chocolate. Or, for a sugar-free chocolate chip option, try Lily’s dark chocolate chips
A stack of fall protein bites with dark chocolate chips in a white bowl.

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How to Make This Easy Pumpkin Protein Balls Recipe

  1. Combine. Add all the wet and dry ingredients to a mixing bowl, and mix to combine. 
  1. Portion. Use a 1½” tablespoon cookie dough scoop to portion the dough into bite-sized pieces, rolling them between your palms. 
A cookie dough scoop filled with pumpkin energy balls batter over the bowl.
  1. Enjoy. Enjoy right away, or transfer your pumpkin spice protein bites to the fridge for later! 
Overhead photo of homemade protein bites in a white bowl surrounded by pumpkins.

Tips for Success

  • If the batter is too dry, add more pumpkin puree and/or almond butter until it holds together. 
  • If the batter is too wet, add more protein powder. 
  • Double the recipe! This recipe makes 12 equal-sized protein balls, but you can easily double or even triple the ingredients to make even more. 

Common Questions

How long do these pumpkin protein bites last? 

Stored in an airtight container or sealable bag, these protein balls will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 1 week. 

Can I freeze this recipe? 

Yes! Leftover pumpkin spice protein balls will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 1 month. To prevent them from clumping together, arrange them on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to a sealable bag. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature when you’re ready to eat. 

How much protein is in each bite? 

The exact amount of protein will vary depending on the type of protein used. However, on average, each bite contains about 6 grams of protein. 

Can I use different mix-ins? 

Absolutely! Feel free to swap the chocolate chips with chopped nuts, coconut flakes, chopped raisins or cherries, or fall sprinkles. Adjust the ingredient ratios as needed until the balls hold their shape. 

Up close photo of a pumpkin ball with chocolate chips with a bite taken out.
A stack of fall protein bites with dark chocolate chips in a white bowl.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls

Make these no-bake pumpkin protein balls with just five ingredients in about five minutes for a low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free snack!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin protein balls, pumpkin protein bites, pumpkin protein bites recipe, pumpkin spice protein bites
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Sammi Ricke
Cost: $5.00

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until combined. If the batter is too dry add more pumpkin puree and/or almond butter. If the batter is too loose to roll into bites, add more protein powder.
    3/4 cup (82g) vegan vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/2 cup pumpkin purée, 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Use a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie dough scoop to roll into 12 balls.
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Flavor Tips – We prefer the taste of Orgain vanilla bean protein powder (4 scoops equals ¾ cup) and Naked Nutrition vegan vanilla protein powder in these bites.
Substitute Tips – We do not advise using whey protein powder, as the consistency is not “cookie dough” like. For a sugar free chocolate chip option, try Lily’s dark chocolate chips. Use Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter) in place of almond butter for a nut free version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g

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