Description
Indulge in these delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls that are perfect for a quick energy boost or satisfying your sweet tooth. Packed with fall flavors and easy to make, these no-bake treats are a must-try!
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
1 cup
Pumpkin Purée:
1/2 cup
Vanilla Protein Powder:
1/2 cup
Almond Butter:
1/4 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup:
2 tablespoons
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon:
1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
pinch
Mini Chocolate Chips (optional):
2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in pumpkin purée, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined and sticky.
- Form Balls: Fold in chocolate chips if desired. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls by hand.
- Chill: Place balls on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter and honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- For added nutrients, consider mixing in chia seeds or flaxseed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
