Description
These bite-sized pumpkin spice protein balls are the perfect healthy treat for busy days. Combining earthy pumpkin puree, hearty oats, chia seeds, and creamy peanut butter, they provide sustained energy while satisfying your sweet tooth. Free from refined sugars and entirely plant-based, these no-bake snacks are quick to prepare and store perfectly in the refrigerator for a grab-and-go protein boost anytime you need a nutritious, sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups Old Fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
Place oats in a food processor and grind for 1 minute until reduced to a fine meal texture.
Combine oats, salt, pumpkin spice, chia seeds, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and maple syrup in the food processor.
Pulse until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough.
Add the vegan chocolate chips to the processor.
Pulse about 15 times to disperse the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
Chill in the refrigerator before serving for best results.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You may use dark chocolate chips as a substitute for vegan chocolate chips. Ensure the pumpkin puree is plain and not pre-sweetened pumpkin pie filling.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg