Description
These no-bake pumpkin pie energy balls deliver cozy fall flavors with nutrient-dense ingredients. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, they’re the ultimate guilt-free snack for pre-workout fuel, afternoon pick-me-ups, or healthy dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp paleo flour (or coconut flour / almond flour)
- 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup cashew butter (or almond/sunflower butter)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- Optional: pinch sea salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, mini dark chocolate chips, chopped pecans
Instructions
- Whisk paleo flour, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice in a mixing bowl.
- Warm cashew butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree in microwave 30–60 seconds until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until dough is slightly sticky but holds together. Adjust texture with more flour or puree if needed.
- Chill dough in freezer for 10 minutes to firm.
- Portion dough into 20 walnut-sized balls, rolling smooth with hands or scoop.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week.
Notes
Always use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Chill dough before rolling to avoid sticky hands. Store refrigerated for best freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4.2g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.8g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, energy balls, healthy snacks, no bake recipes, fall treats