Pumpkin Protein Balls

Pumpkin Protein Balls

from theconsciousplantkitchen.com

These Pumpkin Protein Balls are easy, healthy energy balls flavored with pumpkin pie spices and packed with proteins from plant-based protein powder.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Protein Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spices
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree (I used 100% pure canned pumpkin puree)
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter (fresh jar, drippy)
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, stir oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spices.

  2. 2

    Add in fresh, drippy almond butter, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup.

  3. 3

    Stir the ingredients together with a silicone spatula. It becomes dryer and harder to stir, so I like to grease my hands and knead/squeeze ingredients together. If too dry, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil or water.

  4. 4

    Use a small cookie dough scoop to scoop out some batter, pack well, then roll between greased hands into a ball.

  5. 5

    Place each protein ball on a plate covered with parchment paper and repeat with the remaining batter. You should make 16 protein balls.

  6. 6

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in zip-lock bags for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before eating.