Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Protein Balls, a perfect blend of nutritious ingredients that make for an energizing snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, divided (use 1 cup inside the dough or 3/4 cup inside + 1/4 cup for coating)
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add the protein powder and pumpkin pie spice; mix until combined.
- Fold in the oats to form a thick dough; adjust consistency if needed.
- Stir in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or seeds.
- Scoop and roll into balls of approximately 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each; chill on a parchment-lined plate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg