Description
Delicious and nutritious pumpkin protein balls that are perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout treat. These no-bake, gluten-free goodies are packed with protein and fall flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup raw honey (substitute maple syrup for vegan)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey.
- Form Balls: Use a small cookie scoop to form approximately 24 small balls. Roll them with your hands and place on a plate. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Notes
- To make these pumpkin protein balls without peanut butter, you can use almond butter, sunbutter, cashew butter, or your preferred alternative.
- For a low-carb option, omit oats and consider increasing the protein powder if the mixture is too moist.
- Customize with mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped pecans, toasted coconut flakes, or seeds.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Sodium: TBD
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat: TBD
- Unsaturated Fat: TBD
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.1g
- Fiber: TBD
- Protein: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: TBD
