15-Minute Gluten-Free Protein Balls
Soft, chewy gluten-free protein balls made with dates, nuts, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. Quick, no-bake, customizable, and packed with natural energy for snacks or workouts.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 18 balls 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8–10 Medjool dates, pitted
1/3 cup unsalted raw pistachios
1/3 cup unsalted raw cashews
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Soften dates with warm water if dry.
Process dates, pistachios, and cashews in a food processor until chopped and sticky.
Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
Process until the mixture is thick and cohesive.
Roll into 18-24 balls using your hands.
Notes
Chill mixture for 10 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
Add optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or shredded coconut during step 3.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg