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Pumpkin Protein Balls

Delicious and nutritious pumpkin protein balls, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
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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 pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
  • 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Flavoring Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Method
 

Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey.
  2. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Add Optional Ingredients
  1. If desired, fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts into the mixture.
Form Balls
  1. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Chill
  1. Place the formed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

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

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