Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pumpkin puree, almond butter, and vanilla protein powder, they combine seasonal flavors with protein-packed nutrition in a convenient bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey (sub maple syrup for vegan)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice until well blended. Add the almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey, then stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined into a sticky dough.
- Form Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out approximately 24 small portions of the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, compact balls and place them on a plate or tray.
- Chill: Place the plate with the protein balls in the freezer for 10 minutes. This chilling step helps the balls firm up and hold their shape better, making them easier to handle and store.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace raw honey with maple syrup.
- You can store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze them for longer storage.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice to taste; more spice adds warmth and depth.
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- The size of the balls can be scaled up or down depending on your preference for snack size and nutritional content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
