Description
Pumpkin Protein Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, rolled oats, protein powder, almond butter, and honey or maple syrup.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing until well combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Store the pumpkin protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- These protein balls can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or seeds.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg