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  5. Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

Pre-gym, post-workout, breakfast, or mid-day snack, Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are the perfect mini meal snack. With raw, high protein products and natural sweeteners, your body will thank you.

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Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy to prepare

Total time
20min

15 min prep

Makes
16servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.0mg

per serving

Common allergens

Tree_nutsIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

16 servings
  • Pumpkin seeds1/4 cup
  • Chocolate chips, dark1/4 cup
  • Date12 pieces, 60 – 70g
  • Coconut flour1 Tbsp
  • Maple syrup1 Tbsp
  • Almond protein powder1/2 cup
  • Spices, cinnamon1/2 tsp
  • Spices, allspice1/4 tsp
  • Spices, ground nutmeg1/4 tsp
  • Pumpkin puree1/4 cup
  • Shredded coconut1/2 cup, optional

Steps

  1. 01

    Place pumpkin seeds and cocoa nibs in a food processor and pulse until they resemble large crumbs; remove and set aside.

  2. 02

    Place dates in the food processor and process until broken into small crumbles.

  3. 03

    Add remaining ingredients, including the reserved pumpkin seed mixture, to the food processor and process until a dough forms, about 1-2 minutes.

  4. 04

    Portion 1 tablespoon per serving and shape each into a ball. If desired, roll each ball in coconut. Store covered and chilled.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
4kcal
Protein
0.2g
Fat
0.2g
Carbs
0.5g
Calories from
  • Carbs40%
  • Protein15%
  • Fat46%

Ingredient health benefits

🦵 Cellular growth
🧠 Brain development
🚽 Digestion
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🦠 Immune system
💩 Gut health
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🦴 Bone health
🔄 Healthy metabolism
👀 Eyesight

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 16 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

4

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.1g0%
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.0mg0%
Zinc 0.0mg0%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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