Pumpkin Protein Balls Recipe: Healthy No-Bake Energy Bites for You
These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy no-bake energy bite perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond butter, and honey.
- Add rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing until combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- These energy bites can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg