Description

These no-bake pumpkin protein balls combine oats, pumpkin puree, nut butter, and warm spices into a healthy snack that’s perfect for fall. Ready in minutes and easily stored for grab-and-go energy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup nut butter

1/4 to 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds

1 to 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl

2. Add pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract and stir until a thick dough forms

3. If the mixture is too dry add more pumpkin puree or nut butter; if too sticky add oats or protein powder

4. Fold in dark chocolate chips if using

5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using lightly sprayed or damp hands

6. Place the balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: snack
Method: no-bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 120
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 50
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 0

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