Pumpkin protein balls made without protein powder are the perfect no-bake vegan snack to add some pumpkin spice goodness to your day! Made with pumpkin, flaxseed, almond butter, and coconut, they pack all the fall flavors you love in one bite.
What I love most about these pumpkin spice energy bites is that they actually taste like pumpkin! This is mostly thanks to the fact that there is no protein powder in them.
I found that protein powder overpowered the pumpkin taste. Instead, this satisfying snack uses almond butter and flaxseed. These ingredients complement the pumpkin flavor perfectly.
The other thing that makes this pumpkin protein ball recipe special is the amount of pumpkin puree. There's an entire cup! We're not skimping on fall flavors here.
My favorite part of this recipe is how quick and easy it is. You can make these no-bake energy bites in a matter of minutes and eat them right away.
Ingredient Notes
You will need these simple ingredients to make pumpkin protein balls without protein powder:
Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice give these energy balls their pumpkin flavor! Make sure to use pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Almond butter binds the balls, adding a nutty flavor that complements the pumpkin. You can use your favorite nut or seed butter, like cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
To sweeten the energy balls I like adding maple syrup. Feel free to adjust the amount depending on how sweet you want them. Another liquid sweetener like agave nectar or date paste would also work.
I tested this recipe with traditional rolled oats, but for even more of a boost use protein rolled oats from Bob's Red Mill.
Flaxseed helps bind the balls. Chia seeds and hemp hearts are also great options.
Shredded coconut adds to the flavor and texture. Chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruits, protein powder, or even chocolate chips are great alternatives.
The recipe card below includes the full list of ingredients + instructions.
How to Make Vegan Pumpkin Protein Balls
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients.
- Mix to form dough.
- Portion into balls.
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Pumpkin Protein Balls (without Protein Powder)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup flaxseed or chia seed
- ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup almond butter or other nut or seed butter
- ⅔ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Add 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup flaxseed, ½ cup shredded coconut, and 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice to a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add 1 cup pumpkin puree, ⅔ cup almond butter, ⅔ cup maple syrup, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and a dough has formed. It will still be slightly soft. Place the mixture in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Remove the dough from the fridge. Use a tablespoon-sized scooper to form the dough into 30 balls.
- Continue until all the balls are made, and enjoy! Return the balls to the fridge to firm up for another 15 to 30 minutes, if needed.
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* The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy will vary on specific ingredients and brands used.
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