Pumpkin Protein Balls
These easy no-bake pumpkin protein balls take just 10 minutes to make! They're gluten-free, vegan energy bites filled with cozy spice. Perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups old fashioned or rolled quick oats
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup organic peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grind the oats for about 1 minute in a food processor, until they’re almost ground down.
- Add in all the other ingredients minus the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated and the mixture begins to turn into a dough. It should be slightly sticky and very thick.
- Add in the chocolate chips and pulse about 15 times until the chips are smaller and incorporated throughout the energy bites.
- Roll the mixture into round balls using a tablespoon measurer until the entire mixture is rolled out, into about 20-22 bites.
- Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then enjoy!
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Notes
- This recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
- Don’t have a food processor? That’s fine! Grind the oats with your hands until they are broken up into fine pieces. You don’t need them super fine like flour for this recipe. Afterward, mix all the ingredients with your hands or a spatula until they're well combined. Roll the balls and continue with the rest of the recipe as written.
- Storage: You can store these pumpkin balls in the fridge in a zipped bag or airtight Tupperware container for at least 2 weeks.
- Freezing: These bites freeze very well. Just place them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag until ready to use. Thaw on the counter for 30 minutes or in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 953IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg