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Pumpkin Protein Balls

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5 from 8 reviews

No matter the time of year, you’re going to love these Pumpkin Protein Balls. They’re a healthy treat with tons of seasonal flavor and real pumpkin puree. Enjoy them as a snack or simple dessert. Great for kids and adults!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 15 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Combine the almonds, pumpkin pie spice, coconut oil, pumpkin puree, and dates in the base of a food processor. Turn the processor on high for about 2 minutes or until the ingredients are well combined.
  2. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and then use your hands to roll the dough into about 15 cookies, about 1-1/2-inches in diameter.
  3. Then, place the shredded coconut on a plate. Roll each energy ball in the coconut until lightly covered.
  4. For the best texture and sweetness, place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours to chill.
  5. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  1. You can freeze these cookies for up to 2 months in a tightly sealed container. Just defrost them then the fridge for about 4 hours before you serve them.
  2. You can easily double or triple this recipe depending on how many energy balls you want to make.
  3. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can use ground cinnamon instead.
  4. You can use any type of unsweetened clean protein powder in this recipe. I used collagen protein because it blends really easily and has a neutral flavor. If you want a vegan option, try using pea protein which also blends well and doesn’t have a gritty texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 112
  • Sugar: 9.7 g
  • Sodium: 11.8 mg
  • Fat: 3.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.6 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg