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Pumpkin Protein Balls

Delicious and nutritious pumpkin protein balls, perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout fuel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup oats rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for added flavor
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Method
 

Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
  2. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Add Optional Ingredients
  1. If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, and dried cranberries.
Form Balls
  1. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate the pumpkin protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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