Description

These Protein Pumpkin Energy Balls are a delicious and healthy snack, packed with the flavors of pumpkin pie but loaded with protein and whole grains. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts, workout snacks, or a nutritious dessert, these no-bake bites come together in minutes and are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of sea salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/4 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Stir: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir together until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
Add Mix-ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using. Mix until evenly distributed.
Form Balls: Using a medium cookie scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Place each ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
Chill: Refrigerate the pumpkin protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before enjoying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Use gluten-free oats to ensure the recipe is totally gluten-free.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup to taste.
You can swap nut butter for seed butter to make these nut-free.
Try rolling finished balls in shredded coconut or extra cinnamon for added texture.
Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 80
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg