Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls, a delightful blend of warm spices and nutritious ingredients. Perfect as a quick snack or post-workout boost, these bite-sized treats are both satisfying and energizing. Ready in just 15 minutes, they are ideal for meal prep and can be enjoyed throughout the week. Each bite delivers a taste of autumn that will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree, nut butter, and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Stir vigorously until the mixture is sticky but manageable.
- If using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the mixture.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into balls, about one inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg