Description
Pumpkin Protein Balls are the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition, making them an ideal snack for any time of the day. With a delightful mix of pumpkin, almond butter, and spices, these no-bake treats come together in just 20 minutes. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they’re also packed with protein to keep you energized. These bites are versatile; enjoy them as a post-workout snack, a sweet treat with yogurt, or even as a topping for smoothie bowls. Plus, they can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or extra spices to cater to your taste preferences. Make a batch ahead of time for meal prep convenience and savor the essence of fall in each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- salt (to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, pumpkin, cinnamon, honey, protein powder, rolled oats, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into approximately 26 equal balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator until firm. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg