Description
Delight in these no-bake Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls that offer a burst of fall flavors and a protein boost in every bite. Perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout energy replenishment.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and mixture sticks together.
- Optional Addition: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to slightly firm up.
- Roll into Balls: Shape into 1-inch balls and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats.
- To increase protein, consider adding chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
