Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a quick and nutritious no-bake snack made with pumpkin puree, oats, almond butter, and vanilla protein powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Stir until the mixture forms a thick dough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more oats; if too dry, add a bit more almond butter or pumpkin puree.
- Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep or post-workout fuel.
- Can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Protein Balls, Healthy Snacks, No-Bake Snacks