Description
These pumpkin protein balls without oats are a nutritious and delicious snack, packed with protein and perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups raw or blanched almonds (or your favorite nut or seed)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/3 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 8–9 pitted Medjool dates
- about 1 cup
- 2 scoops collagen protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut (for rolling the balls)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the almonds and pumpkin pie spice, and pulse until finely ground.
- Add the coconut oil, pumpkin puree, pitted Medjool dates, and collagen protein powder to the food processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
- Scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut to coat, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bak
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Protein Balls Without Oats, Pumpkin Protein Snacks, Healthy Snacks, No-Bake Protein Balls