Description
Nutritious and delicious energy bites packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and pumpkin spice.
- Stir until everything is well-blended. If it becomes too sticky, add more oats or protein powder as needed.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into bite-sized balls, about one inch in diameter.
- Optionally, roll some of the balls in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder for added flavor.
- Enjoy or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup. You can also get creative by adding nuts or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg