No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Healthy Energy Bites)

No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls (Healthy Energy Bites)

Mallory

These no-bake Pumpkin Protein Balls are so easy to make and have pumpkin pie filling vibes - perfect if you're looking for an easy snack for pumpkin season ready in 10 minutes or less!

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Prep Time 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings balls

Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour (or oats blitzed in a food processor or blender into a flour)
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
pinch sea salt (optional)
1 tablespoon almond milk (or milk of choice, if needed to add moisture)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients including almond flour (or blitzed oats), protein powder, chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Add in the wet ingredients including the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, milk, nut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine until it forms a dough-like consistency.
Shape about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time into a ball using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place each ball on the parchment-lined baking sheet. There will be about 14 balls. Use a rubber spatula to get all of the dough off the sides of the bowl. Store in the freezer or fridge until ready to eat.

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Notes

Expert Tips

Wet your hands before shaping them into balls. This will help prevent them from sticking to your hands.
Be sure to use your favorite vanilla protein powder. If you don't like the taste of the protein powder, you likely won't enjoy the taste of the pumpkin protein bites!
Double up on these and freeze half of them to have a healthy snack on hand for busier weeks.

Storage

Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freezer - store in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.

Dietitian Tip

You probably know pumpkins are a nutrient-rich winter squash. But did you know that botanically they are a fruit? "Pumpkin” comes from a Greek word “pepon,” meaning “large melon.” The flesh of a pumpkin contains antioxidants and Vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. And pumpkin seeds contain plant protein and iron. Using pumpkin in recipes doesn't only add delicious flavor, it also provides nutrition!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ballCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 25mgFiber: 1.4g

Keyword 10 minutes or less, fall, gluten free, plant-based, vegetarian

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