Pumpkin Protein Balls Recipe: Easy, Nutritious Treats to Energize You
A delicious and nutritious recipe for pumpkin protein balls that serve as a perfect energy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, protein powder, rolled oats, almond flour, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Once combined, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm it up.
- After chilling, scoop out mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling for best results.
- These protein balls can be customized with your favorite nuts or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Protein, Balls, Recipe, Snacks, Healthy