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Pumpkin Protein Balls

5 from 2 votes
These pumpkin protein balls are the perfect no-bake snack to keep on hand during fall...or anytime you’re craving pumpkin flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Fridge Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 299
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup puree pumpkin
  • ¼ cup peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips
  • pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, chocolate chips and salt. Mix until well combined with the wet ingredients.
  3. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined plate or tray. This recipes makes about 12 balls.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes or until firm. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. 
Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. 
If the pumpkin mixture is too sticky, add a little bit of oats or protein powder. If it's too dry, add a splash of almond milk or more pumpkin to achieve a consistency that's easy to form into balls and does not fall apart.
For more variations and substitutions, see full blog post above.