Pumpkin Protein Balls
These no bake pumpkin protein are super easy to make in under 10 minutes. Made with 6 simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, oats, with protein powder and vanilla and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Vegan and gluten free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten free if desired
- ▢2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ▢1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ▢½ cup almond butter
- ▢⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ▢¼ cup raw honey sub maple syrup for vegan
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- 1 cup rolled oats,2 scoops vanilla protein powder,1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice,½ cup almond butter,⅓ cup pumpkin puree,¼ cup raw honey
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out approximately 24 small balls. Use your hands to roll and place on a plate. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Notes
To make these pumpkin protein balls with no peanut butter substitute almond butter, sunbutter, cashew butter or whichever your preference is.
You can make these with no oats to make them low carb, however you may want to add in more protein powder if there is too much moisture.
Mix-ins ideas: Add in chocolate chips, chopped pecans, toasted coconut flakes or your favorite seed.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them and store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Nutrition Serving: 1ball | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 2.9g
You can make these with no oats to make them low carb, however you may want to add in more protein powder if there is too much moisture.
Mix-ins ideas: Add in chocolate chips, chopped pecans, toasted coconut flakes or your favorite seed.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them and store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Nutrition Serving: 1ball | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 2.9g