Pumpkin Protein Balls
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If you're looking for a snack that’s both filling and flavourful, make sure you keep this pumpkin protein balls recipe in your back pocket. The pumpkin peanut butter protein balls combine pumpkin puree, oats, and peanut butter to create the ultimate protein-packed treat. Perfect for meal prep, these pumpkin and peanut butter protein balls are ideal for snacking on-the-go, offering all the goodness of pumpkin spice protein bites without the need for dates.Note - ingredients can be approximate.
Ingredients
- 120 g (½ cups) pumpkin puree, see note 1
- 135 g (1 ½ cups) oats
- 40 g (¼ cups) chia seeds
- 60 g (½ cups) protein powder, vanilla (see note 2)
- 5 g (2 teaspoon) cinnamon
- 2 g (1 teaspoon) ginger
- 2 g (1 teaspoon) ground cloves
- 45 ml (3 tablespoon) maple syrup
- 130 g (½ cups) peanut butter
Coating
- 20 g (¼ cups) pumpkin seeds
- 20 g (¼ cups) desiccated coconut
Instructions
Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 135 g (1 ½ cups) oats, 40 g (¼ cups) chia seeds, 60 g (½ cups) protein powder, 5 g (2 teaspoon) cinnamon, 2 g (1 teaspoon) ginger, 2 g (1 teaspoon) ground cloves.
Add wet ingredients
- Add 120 g (½ cups) pumpkin puree, 45 ml (3 tablespoon) maple syrup, 130 g (½ cups) peanut butter into the bowl and mix well. If you're finding it difficult to mix, add it to the microwave for 15 seconds. This will help loosen the peanut butter and allow the mixture to mix together easier.
Shape
- Once the mixture is fully combined, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands. If they aren't forming (due to being too warm), add mixture to the fridge for 10 minutes to help firm them up
Coat (optional)
- Coat the balls with your choice of topping (for example, 20 g (¼ cups) pumpkin seeds or 20 g (¼ cups) desiccated coconut).
- Place the pumpkin protein balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Notes
Note 1 - Pumpkin Puree
In Australia, you can find this at some Coles in the international section. You can make your own, but we have different pumpkins here so it'll taste a little different to the traditional pumpkin puree flavour known and loved by those in America.
Note 2 - Protein Powder
Either Vanilla, Caramel or Neutral. Substitute with equal amounts flour if not using. You could also mix it up with a peanut butter or chocolate flavour to give this pumpkin protein balls a bit of a different flavour.
Storing
Keep the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezing
Freeze the pumpkin protein balls with peanut butter in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3-6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1573IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
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