Pumpkin Protein Balls
Healthy no-bake pumpkin protein balls are an easy, high-protein dessert or snack to take on-the-go.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup dates, about 4 large dates, pitted and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chia or flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons protein powder
- ¾ cup nut butter
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 pinches sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- dark chocolate, melted
- coconut flakes
- cocoa powder
- espresso powder
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a food processor and process until the mixture forms a cookie dough consistency.
- Scoop the mixture with a spoon or tablespoon and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Optional: Line the balls onto a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle them with melted chocolate. You can also roll the balls in coconut flakes, cocoa powder, or espresso powder and line them onto the sheet.
- Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Expert Tips:
- Before rolling the mixture into balls, be sure the mixture has a cookie dough-like consistency. If it's too dry, add a bit more pumpkin puree or nut butter until it's easier to shape.
- If it's hot outside, consider chilling the mixture for 30 minutes before rolling them into balls, making them easier to handle.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Protein Balls | Calories: 244 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 119 mg | Potassium: 125 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 18 IU | Vitamin C: 9 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 10 mg
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