Description
These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack perfect for fall. Packed with protein and the warm flavors of pumpkin spice, they are easy to make and great for a post-workout boost.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add almond butter, pumpkin purée, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Optional Step: Fold in mini chocolate chips or nuts.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a scoop. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of almond milk or more pumpkin.
- If too wet, stir in a bit more oats or protein powder.
- Great as a post-workout snack or fall-inspired energy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
