Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for a quick energy boost. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin puree, and almond butter, they offer a perfect blend of flavors with a hint of pumpkin pie spice. Ideal for meal prep, they’re easy to make, gluten-free if desired, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup raw honey (substitute maple syrup for vegan option)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey until fully combined and a dough forms.
- Scoop and Shape: Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture into approximately 24 small balls. Then, gently roll each scoop between your hands to form smooth balls.
- Freeze to Set: Place the shaped balls on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes to firm them up before storing or serving.
Notes
- Substitute almond butter with sunbutter, cashew butter, or your preferred nut/seed butter to avoid peanut butter.
- Omit oats to make a low-carb version, but consider adding more protein powder to balance moisture.
- Enhance flavor and texture by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped pecans, toasted coconut flakes, or your favorite seeds.
- Store pumpkin protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
