Pumpkin Protein Balls
These pumpkin protein balls combine cozy spices with wholesome ingredients for the perfect fall-inspired energy bite. Ready in 15 minutes with no baking required!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Old Fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla protein powder (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- In a large food processor, combine the almond flour, peanuts, dates, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend until fully combined.
- Add the oats and protein powder and blend again for several seconds until it comes into a dough with no visible date chunks that sticks together when you squeeze it. (If you prefer not using protein powder, taste and add a little more maple syrup to adjust the sweetness level. If the dough is very dry, add water by the teaspoon and blend until the dough comes together.)
- Remove 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, squeeze it together, and roll it into a ball. Store at room temperature for 5 days or refrigerated up to 10 days.
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