These pumpkin protein balls are for the pumpkin lovers who want a tasty, fueling snack, with each one offering 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. I love grabbing a couple before my workouts or anytime I’m craving something sweet.
These pumpkin protein balls are the kind of snack I love keeping in my fridge. The puffed quinoa gives them a light crunch, the almond butter adds healthy fats that keep you satisfied, and the pumpkin puree brings fiber, antioxidants, and that warm fall flavor. With hemp seeds and protein powder mixed in, each bite delivers a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to support steady energy and digestion throughout the day.
@caprililly I could eat 10 of these— they’re so good 🥹 But I usually eat about 3 after my work out and it feels like such a reward. && the pumpkin + almond butter completely mask the taste of the protein powder, which I love. Each ball is about 7g protein, 3g fiber, 80 cal, 9 carbs Here’s what you’ll need. ▫️3 cups Puffed Quinoa ▫️1 cup Creamy almond Butter, plus more as needed ▫️1 cup pumpkin puree ▫️1/3 cup Hemp Seeds ▫️½ heaping cup Protein Powder (75Grams) ▫️2 tsp Vanilla Extract ▫️1/3 cup Maple Syrup, plus more as desired ▫️2 tsp pumpkin pie spice ▫️1 tsp cinnamon Chocolate Topping ▫️1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (vegan) ▫️1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Makes 18-20 energy balls Mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Roll into equally sized balls. Place on a parchment lined tray in the freezer for 30 minutes. Melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave. Dip the balls in the chocolate. Then transfer to the freezer for 10 mins to set. Enjoy! Store them in the fridge in an air tight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. #proteinsnack #fallsnacks #energyballs #pumpkin ♬ Strawberry Toast 🙂 – Lofi Latte
And ofc, the chocolate is totally optional, but why would I ever skip a chance to enjoy some yummy dark chocolate. Here’s what you need to make them:
Ingredients
- Puffed Quinoa: You can usually find this in the vrocery store in the cereal aisle. It may also be called puffed millet.
- Creamy Almond Butter: This is what helps bind the ingredients. Feel free to add more as needed to make the mixture sticky
- Pumpkin puree: You can either use canned pumpkin puree or roast some pumpkin and smash it by hand.
- Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber
- Protein Powder: Use whichever protein powder brand or flavor you like. I like to use plain or chocolate flavor.
- Spices and the sort: Vanilla Extract, Maple Syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon
- Chocolate topping: dark chocolate + coconut oil
Pumpkin Protein Balls
These pumpkin protein balls are for the pumpkin lovers who want a tasty, fueling snack, with each one offering 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. I love grabbing a couple before my workouts or anytime I’m craving something sweet.
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Servings: 20
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups Puffed Quinoa
- 1 cup Creamy Almond Butter plus more as needed to make the mixture sticky
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/3 cup Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder about 75 grams
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup plus more as desired
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips vegan or regular
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Add puffed quinoa, hemp seeds, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to a large bowl.
- Stir in the almond butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and maple syrup until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive. If it feels too dry, add a bit more almond butter.
- Roll the mixture into 20–22 small balls and place on a lined tray. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, then drizzle over the balls or dip them fully.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes until set. Store in the fridge for up to a week
Notes
These pumpkin protein balls store best in an airtight container in the fridge, where they stay fresh for up to a week, and you can also freeze them for up to a month for an easy grab-and-go snack anytime.
Keep in mind
- Using different protein powders or almond butter brands may slightly shift values.
- Numbers are based on 20 balls; if you roll smaller balls and make 22, each will be slightly lower in calories and macros.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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