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Pumpkin Protein Balls [Dairy-Free)
An easy fall-flavoured snack with 16 grams of protein. These no-bake pumpkin balls are the perfect way to curb a craving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup collagen powder
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the rolled oats, collagen powder, and spices.
- Add in all the liquid ingredients and mix well.
- Use a 1-1.5 inch trigger ice cream scoop to portion the batter into balls. Press the mixture into the scoop with a silicone spatula so that there’s no air pockets.
- Place each protein ball onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
- If you’re using these at a party, use a toothpick to make vertical indentations around the sides of the balls to mimic a pumpkin.
- Top each energy ball with a chocolate chip, pressing down lightly to mimic a stem.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
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Notes
- If you grind the oats or pulse them in a food processor before you need them it makes the balls have a smoother texture (which is what you need if you're decorating them).
- Mix the batter for longer than you think. This helps everything combine well and actually hold together.
- You can either add the chocolate chips into the balls or simply top each no-bake ball with one on top (which helps give it a pumpkin look). I personally just top them.Make sure to use gluten-free oats if needed for celiac (learn all about beginner tips to a gluten-free diet).
- Sometimes you need to adjust the texture a bit with energy balls. If the mixture seems wet, add in a bit more oats. If it seems too dry, I’d add a bit more almond butter.
- The recipe makes 20-ish balls and each serving is two balls.
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1917IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1917IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.