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Pumpkin Protein Balls Recipe

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These Pumpkin Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for fall or any time you crave a healthy treat. Made with pumpkin puree, cashew butter, almond flour, and collagen or protein powder, these no-bake balls combine cozy autumn flavors with the power of protein to keep you energized and satisfied.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashew butter or any nut/seed butter
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 scoops unflavored collagen powder or protein powder (or an additional 1/4 cup almond flour)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cashew butter, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and well blended to create the wet base.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Mix in the almond flour, collagen or protein powder (or extra almond flour if not using protein), and pumpkin pie spice. Stir thoroughly until a dough-like mixture forms that holds together when pressed.
  3. Form the balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Chill and set: Refrigerate the pumpkin protein balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and develop flavor. Once chilled, they are ready to enjoy or can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a nut-free option, substitute cashew butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Adjust maple syrup amount to taste or substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • These protein balls can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months for longer preservation.
  • Feel free to add mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
  • Use unflavored collagen powder to keep the neutral flavor, or flavored protein powders for additional taste variety.

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