Description
These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with fall flavors and a protein boost. Easy to make and perfect for on-the-go energy!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in oats, protein powder, flaxseed or chia seeds, and salt until well combined.
- Optional: Fold in mini chocolate chips or nuts.
- Chill: Refrigerate mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll: Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use a plant-based protein powder to keep these vegan.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats or protein powder.
- Great as a pre-workout snack or healthy treat.