Dessert

Pumpkin Protein Balls

Recipe by The Protein Chef
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Pumpkin Protein Balls

About This Recipe

Make an easy seasonal dessert that's healthy and macro friendly. These Pumpkin Protein Balls are delicious and will last you the whole week!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Rolled Oats
    Save 1/2 cup off to the side to add in at the end for more texture if desired
  • 2 scoops Protein Powder
    Vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Seed Hearts
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 0.25 cup Nut Butter
    Or alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Syrup
    Sugar free or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips
    Optional (sugar free)

Instructions

  1. Process or blend the rolled oats until they're broken up.
  2. Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix everything together.
  4. If you left some rolled oats off to the side, mix those in now.
  5. Put the mix into the fridge for around 15 minutes to make it less sticky.
  6. Take some of the mix and roll it around in your hands to shape your balls. Once shaped, you can optionally roll them around in a coating like graham cracker crumbs.
  7. Repeat until the mix is gone, making them however big you want them.
  8. Stick them in the fridge or freezer to harden up a bit before eating. Also store them in the fridge or freezer.

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Halve the calories by making balls half the size! Optional variations include white chocolate chips, cacao nibs, nuts, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, or gingersnaps. Store in the fridge or freezer; smaller balls thaw faster. Freeze for up to 3 months. Macros shown are per ball using sugar free syrup without chocolate chips.
Source: This recipe is from The Protein Chef. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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