Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Protein Balls—an easy, no-bake snack that is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for busy days or festive gatherings, these energy bites combine almond butter and pumpkin puree, delivering a rich texture while packing a protein punch from the vanilla protein powder and rolled oats. With hints of warm spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, they are an irresistible treat that can be enjoyed year-round. Plus, kids will love the added mini chocolate chips, making these protein balls a family-friendly option for healthy snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup no salt added creamy drippy almond butter
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- salt (to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, honey, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into approximately 26 balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until firm to the touch. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg