Description
Delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Protein Balls that combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and pumpkin puree for a healthy snack. These no-bake protein-packed balls are perfect for on-the-go energy, combining warm pumpkin pie spice with almond butter and natural sweeteners for a flavorful treat.
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
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey (substitute maple syrup for vegan option)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a small cookie scoop, measure out approximately 24 small portions of the mixture. Use your hands to roll each portion into a ball shape and place them on a plate or tray.
- Freeze: Place the shaped balls in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up before serving. This helps them hold their shape and improves texture.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace raw honey with maple syrup.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for extended freshness.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to suit your preferred level of spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
