Easy Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls: A Delicious Fall Snack Recipe
These Easy Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are the perfect fall snack, combining delicious flavors with healthy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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