Easy Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls: Your Best Fall Snack Recipe
These Easy Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for the fall season. Packed with the flavors of pumpkin and spice, they’re great for on-the-go energy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Enjoy as a healthy snack!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can add flaxseeds or chia seeds for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls, Fall Snack Recipe, Healthy Snack, No-Bake Recipe