Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Balls
Delicious and healthy protein balls made with pumpkin and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick snack any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, nut butter, and honey (or maple syrup).
- Stir in the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Store the balls in an airtight container.
Notes
For easier handling, chill the mixture before rolling. You can use a cookie scoop for uniform balls. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg