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grain free high protein protein balls

Pumpkin Protein Balls

These pumpkin protein balls are for the pumpkin lovers who want a tasty, fueling snack, with each one offering 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. I love grabbing a couple before my workouts or anytime I’m craving something sweet.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Puffed Quinoa
  • 1 cup Creamy Almond Butter plus more as needed to make the mixture sticky
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/3 cup Hemp Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Protein Powder about 75 grams
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup plus more as desired
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips vegan or regular
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

  • Add puffed quinoa, hemp seeds, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to a large bowl.
  • Stir in the almond butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and maple syrup until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive. If it feels too dry, add a bit more almond butter.
  • Roll the mixture into 20–22 small balls and place on a lined tray. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, then drizzle over the balls or dip them fully.
  • Chill for 20–30 minutes until set. Store in the fridge for up to a week

Notes

These pumpkin protein balls store best in an airtight container in the fridge, where they stay fresh for up to a week, and you can also freeze them for up to a month for an easy grab-and-go snack anytime.
 

Keep in mind

  • Using different protein powders or almond butter brands may slightly shift values.
  • Numbers are based on 20 balls; if you roll smaller balls and make 22, each will be slightly lower in calories and macros.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg