Description
Delicious and nutritious no-bake pumpkin protein balls, perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey (substitute maple syrup for a vegan option)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients: rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey or maple syrup.
- Stir until everything is well mixed, forming a cohesive dough.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion out approximately 24 small balls.
- Roll each portion with your hands to form a perfect sphere.
- Place the rolled balls on a plate and freeze for about 10 minutes to firm them up.
Notes
Customize your ingredients based on what you have at home. For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin, protein balls, healthy snacks, no-bake, fall treats