Pumpkin Protein Balls
Easy pumpkin protein balls come together with simple ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep time! They’re a convenient make-ahead treat, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert. Plus, they are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and refined-sugar free!
Servings: 24 protein balls
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder vegan friendly
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup mini vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl mix all ingredients, except the chocolate chips, until well combined.
- Fold through the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into a ball.
- Place on a tray lined with baking paper.
- Repeat with remaining mixture, making approximately 24 balls.
- Place the tray into the fridge and chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Store balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Pumpkin protein balls can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Quick oats can be used instead of rolled oats if preferred.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond butter or any other nut butter.
- Use canned pumpkin puree or make your own pumpkin puree by peeling, dicing and roasting pumpkin until soft. When pumpkin is cooked through blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Use damp hands when rolling the balls to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- Ensure the protein powder that is used is vegan friendly if you need this recipe to be vegan!
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g