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A glass bowl filled with round, golden-brown pumpkin protein balls. The texture appears soft and slightly speckled, suggesting a delicious, healthy snack.

Pumpkin Protein Balls

With a smooth texture and rich pumpkin spice flavor, pumpkin protein balls are the ultimate fall snack! They're quick to make and full of simple ingredients.
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Course: Clean Eating Snacks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 serving (about 32 balls)
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Violet Parcha

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup cashew butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Put the mixture in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to firm up.
  • Roll the pumpkin mixture into small balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons in size each.
  • Store in the fridge or in the freezer until you're ready to enjoy.

Notes

Substitutions

  • Can substitute honey for the maple syrup, but it will impact the flavor
  • Can substitute flax seeds for the chia seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 2balls | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 79mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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