Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

A plate of pumpkin spice protein balls with a small pumpkin and a striped napkin in the background.

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5 from 6 votes

Easy, no-bake energy bites made with real pumpkin and delicious fall flavors.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Lower Carb, Heart Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: about 21 1-inch bites/balls

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Anne Danahy, RD

Ingredients

½ cup pitted dates
¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
2 cups old fashioned oats
½ cup vanilla protein powder
¼ cup pecan halves
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

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Instructions

Add the dates, pumpkin, almond butter, and pumpkin pie spice mix to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade, and pulse about 60 times or until the mixture is well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the oats and protein powder and pulse again, about 30 times or until everything is combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds and pulse about 10 times until everything is incorporated.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place in an airtight container.

Notes

Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week or in the refrigerator for up to two months.

One serving is three one-inch bites. If you want to boost the protein content a bit feel free to add a few more tablespoons of protein powder. You may need an extra tablespoon of almond butter or pumpkin to achieve the right consistency.

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