Description
Pumpkin protein balls are a delightful and nutritious snack that combines the goodness of pumpkin with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for boosting energy levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: protein powder, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until you have a thick, sticky dough. Roll into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin, protein balls, healthy snack, vegan, no-bake