Description
Nutritious and delicious Pumpkin Protein Balls, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the listed ingredients: rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and raw honey or maple syrup.
- Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive dough. The consistency should be sticky but manageable.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out approximately 24 small balls from the mixture.
- Roll each scoop between your hands to form smooth balls and place them on a plate.
- For optimal texture, freeze the rolled protein balls for about 10 minutes.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can add mix-ins like nuts or seeds to enhance texture.