Description
These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option packed with the flavors of fall. Made with wholesome ingredients and easy to customize, these no-bake energy bites are perfect for a quick boost of energy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (about 25g) vanilla protein powder
- ½ tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- pinch of cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together oats, almond butter, pumpkin puree, protein powder, flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cinnamon until a thick dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Chill: Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
- Store: Keep the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) for the best texture and flavor.
- Swap almond butter for peanut butter or sunflower seed butter if desired.
- Experiment with add-ins like dried cranberries, hemp seeds, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
