Pumpkin Protein Balls
These pumpkin protein balls have the perfect blend of flavors that will remind you of the fall season. They're also packed with protein and nutrients and come together in less than 10 minutes for the perfect easy snack.
Servings: 16
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾-1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- ⅓-1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Mix well.
- Add the rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, chia, and ground flax seeds. Mix well. If the batter is still too runny, you can add a tablespoon of oats or protein powder at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Mix in the mini chocolate chips. Use a cookie scoop for ease and scoop the mixture into balls. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Store them in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Make it dairy-free and vegan: use a plant-based protein powder and vegan chocolate chips.
- Make it gluten-free: ensure the oats you use are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1protein ball | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.9g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 9.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 67.2mg | Potassium: 30.6mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 6.1g
