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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.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 233kcal
Author Shelby Stover

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2.5 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

  • Grind at least half of the oats into a flour with a blender or food processor. 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

Oats: The more you grind the oats, the better the balls stick together. My girls like a bit of texture, so I only grind about half. Make sure to use gluten-free oats if needed for celiac.
Protein: Collagen powder was used, but Equip Protein works amazingly too and gives a sweeter flavor (use code mamabear to try).
Chocolate chips: 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.
Texture: 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. If you find they're super sticky while trying to roll them, place them in the fridge or freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
Yield: The recipe makes 20-ish balls, and each serving is two balls.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1907IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg