Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack option, perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with protein and the flavors of fall, these no-bake treats are easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Protein Balls:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Form Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Chill: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Store: Keep the Pumpkin Protein Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can substitute protein powder with additional oats for a lower-protein version.
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Healthy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
