Pumpkin Protein Balls
Nutritious and delicious Pumpkin Protein Balls perfect for a healthy snack or meal prep, packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix thoroughly.
- Add wet ingredients: Add almond butter, pumpkin puree, and honey (or maple syrup) and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Adjust consistency: If too dry, add more pumpkin puree or almond milk; if too wet, add oats or protein powder.
- Portion the mixture: Using a cookie scoop, portion into 22 to 24 equal-sized portions.
- Roll into balls: Roll each portion between your hands to form smooth balls.
- Chill them: Place balls on a parchment-lined plate and freeze for about 10 minutes.
- Serve and store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Feel free to add extras like chocolate chips or nuts for additional flavor. These protein balls last up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Protein Balls, Healthy Snack, Meal Prep, Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly, Low-Calorie
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