No Bake Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls

7 ingredients and 5 minutes to a mouthwatering fall treat that’s packed with protein and perfect for busy days. These no bake pumpkin pie protein balls are a great way to satisfy that candy craving the healthy way.

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It’s always hard to resist sneaking just one little candy treat this time of year. The problem is that it never stops at one. Before you know it, you’re knee deep in wrappers and feel like crap. This is where I come in.

We’ve all been there, including me. I now buy our Halloween candy early (yes, I buy Halloween candy), then hide it in the cupboard until my kids remind me we need candy and I have to think to remember where I put it.

Every year I try and find ways to satisfy my fall sweet tooth a bit better than shoveling candy into my face. After you all went all nutso over my protein brownie bites, and then asked for more flavors, I set out to conquer another. And here we are. Pumpkin pie, in pumpkin energy ball form.

Will the real healthy sweetener please stand up

Even though I definitely still use sugar from time to time, because balance, I try and pick more natural unrefined sugars when I can. Maple syrup is one of my top picks.

And when it comes to maple syrup, the brand 100% matters. Have you ever had bad maple syrup? Yeah, gross. Real maple syrup needs that rich, warm, woody flavor that draws you in like a blanket. It’s unlike anything else, and it sweetens treats with perfection.

I have talked about it before, back in my recipe for maple roasted carrots, but my favorite maple syrup is the one by NOW Foods. It is super rich, thick and sweet, warm and delicious. As if you were eating it right out of the sugar house pots. No wonder it gives raw treats such incredible flavor.

How to make no bake pumpkin protein balls in under 5 minutes

These pumpkin energy bites come together faster than you can rip into a bag of store bought Halloween candy. They taste like pumpkin pie, give you the energy of a protein shake and have the health benefits of broccoli. Ok, maybe I lied on the broccoli part, but it’s definitely healthier than a snickers bar.

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. 
2. Mix in the wet ingredients. 
3. Get it nice and smooth, then chill while you clean up. 
4. Roll into balls and devour! 

I would highly recommend stocking these in your kitchen. And hide a few in the cupboard, especially if you have thief children that steal your profits without shame.

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No Bake Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

7 ingredients and 5 minutes to a mouthwatering fall treat that's packed with protein and perfect for busy days. These no bake pumpkin pie protein balls are a great way to satisfy that candy craving the healthy way.

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: energy bites, no bake treats

Servings: 10

Calories: 73 kcal

Author: Sophia DeSantis

Ingredients

• ½ cup crushed hard cookies or graham crackers , plus extra if you want to coat them after (use vegan to keep this fully vegan, gluten free if needed)
• 2 tablespoons unflavored pea protein powder , or oat flour (16 grams if measuring oat flour)
• 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup almond butter , may need more liquid if yours is too dry (see note)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (I use NOW Foods)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans , optional

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Instructions

1. Put the cookies, pea protein or oat flour, pumpkin spice, salt and pecans, if using, in a bowl. Mix to combine.
2. Add the almond butter, maple syrup and pumpkin. Mix well. A fork helps combine everything well.
3. Chill while you clean up.
4. Roll into balls.
5. If you want, you can then roll the balls in extra crushed cookies so they have an outer “crust,” this is totally optional but easy and delicious!

Recipe Notes

• These make 10 balls about 2 inches in size.
• You can use any hard type cookie you prefer, a graham type works best, just make sure it can be crushed easily. I easily crushed my cookies by putting them in a plastic bag and using the back end of a wooden spoon.
• To make this nut free leave out the pecans and use sunbutter, this will change the flavor slightly but will allow it to be completely allergy friendly.
• You can sub another kind of protein powder, just make sure it is unsweetened and unflavored.
• If your almond butter is dry you may need more liquid. Add pumpkin, water or milk slowly to get the consistency you prefer.
• If you do not have, or do not want to use, a protein powder, you can sub oat flour. Use the same amount.
• Nutrition info does not include the pecans.

Nutrition Facts

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 93mg 4%

Potassium 69mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 3g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 9.3%

Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 3.1%

Iron 4.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.