Description
Delightful savory-sweet Pumpkin Protein Balls that combine earthy pumpkin flavor with warm spices and nutty protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla whey or plant-based)
- Mix-ins: dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, toasted pumpkin seeds
- A pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Measure and prep all ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, nut butter, and maple syrup; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and spices.
- Fold in rolled oats and protein powder until a sticky, moldable dough forms.
- Add additional oats or milk if the dough feels too wet or dry.
- Fold in your favorite mix-ins.
- Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls and roll into 1-inch balls; place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the balls for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Optionally, press toasted seeds onto each ball for added flavor.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for uniform balls. Toast nuts and seeds for enhanced flavor. Wrap in wax paper if transporting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin, protein, snacks, healthy, fall recipes
