Description
These pumpkin spice protein balls are a healthy and delicious snack. They are easy to make and perfect for on-the-go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin puree, protein powder, almond butter, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chopped pecans (if using).
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- If desired, roll the balls in unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Place the protein balls on a plate or in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover pumpkin spice protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For extra protein, add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds to the mixture.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more protein powder or oats.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more pumpkin puree or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg