Description
Delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Protein Balls that combine creamy almond butter, canned pumpkin, and vanilla protein powder with warm cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. These no-bake, bite-sized snacks are perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout fuel, with the added sweetness of honey and mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup no salt added creamy drippy almond butter
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- Salt to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the almond butter, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, honey, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, salt, and pumpkin pie spice into a large mixing bowl. Stir well using a rubber spatula until ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the mixture to distribute evenly without breaking them up.
- Form Balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, drop or roll the pumpkin batter into approximately 26 evenly sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Chill Until Firm: Refrigerate the pumpkin protein balls until they are firm to the touch, which usually takes about 1 hour. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store Properly: Once firm, transfer the protein balls into a ziplock bag or airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Ensure almond butter is creamy and drippy for easy mixing; stir well before measuring if separated.
- Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid extra sugar and spices.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
- Adjust salt to taste but keep minimal as ingredients like almond butter already contain some salt.
- These protein balls are best eaten chilled but can be enjoyed at room temperature as well.
- For added texture, you can add chopped nuts or seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin protein balls, no-bake snacks, healthy snack, protein balls, pumpkin recipe, almond butter, vegan snack, gluten free snacks
