Healthy Pumpkin Protein Energy Balls
These Healthy Pumpkin Protein Energy Balls are a quick, easy, and nutritious snack packed with fall flavors and protein goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Optional mix-ins: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out for easy assembly. Ensure pumpkin puree is smooth and protein powder is lump-free.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and chia seeds. Stir until evenly combined.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, nut butter, and maple syrup. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Adjust consistency with water or almond milk if too dry, or extra oats if too wet.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into bite-sized balls, about 1-inch diameter.
- Place the rolled energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to set.
- Transfer the chilled energy balls to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
[‘Start with a good-quality protein powder to avoid chalky texture.’, ‘Chill the mixture for 10 minutes if too sticky before rolling.’, ‘Toast oats lightly in a pan for extra flavor.’, ‘Customize sweetness by adjusting maple syrup or adding stevia.’, ‘Feel free to experiment with substitutions like sunflower seed butter or sweet potato puree.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Pumpkin, Protein, Energy Balls, Fall Snack, Healthy Snack, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free