Description
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a quick and easy no-bake snack, perfect for a healthy energy boost. They are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutritious ingredients like pumpkin puree, oats, and protein powder. Enjoy these delicious bites in under 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey. Mix thoroughly until well combined without overmixing.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out approximately 24 small pumpkin protein balls from the mixture. Roll each scoop into a ball shape using your hands and place them on a plate.
- Chill the pumpkin protein balls in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For vegan pumpkin protein balls, substitute maple syrup for raw honey.
- Ensure gluten-free oats are used if needed for a gluten-free recipe.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Chill the balls before serving for better firmness.
- Roll balls tightly for improved texture and presentation.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg