No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls
Protein-packed energy bites with big fall flavors that are great year-round!
Servings: 25 balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2¼ cup oats
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend oats in a high-powered blender for about 1 minute, just until almost fully ground.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips and blend for another minute or two, just until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place onto a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
Notes
Makes approximately 22-25 energy bites. We usually get 25 protein bites out of this recipe.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 974IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg