Description
These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack perfect for fall. Packed with protein and warm spices, they are easy to make and great for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 30g)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional:
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, flaxseed, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms. Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Form Balls: Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a scoop. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by increasing honey or maple syrup.
- For firmer texture, add more oats or protein powder.
- Substitute almond butter with peanut or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
