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Pumpkin Protein Balls

Easy pumpkin protein balls come together with simple ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep time! They’re a convenient make-ahead treat, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert. Plus, they are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and refined-sugar free! Source: pickyeaterblog

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Pumpkin Protein Balls
Suitable from
Family foods

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
70min

undefined min prep

Makes
12servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.1mg

per serving

Common allergens

Milk, PeanutsIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

12 servings
  • Oats2 cups
  • Spices, pumpkin pie2 tsp
  • Peanut butter1/2 cup
  • Pumpkin puree½ cup
  • Whey protein powder¼ cup
  • Maple syrup¼ cup
  • Dairy free chocolate chips¼ cup

Steps

  1. 01

    In a medium mixing bowl mix all ingredients, except the chocolate chips, until well combined.

  2. 02

    Fold through the chocolate chips.

  3. 03

    Scoop out 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into a ball.

  4. 04

    Place on a tray lined with baking paper.

  5. 05

    Repeat with remaining mixture, making approximately 24 balls.

  6. 06

    Place the tray into the fridge and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

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

Calories
14kcal
Protein
0.5g
Fat
0.6g
Carbs
1.7g
Calories from
  • Carbs47%
  • Protein15%
  • Fat38%

Ingredient health benefits

💩 Gut health
🦠 Immune system
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
👀 Eyesight
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🧠 Brain development
🔥 Energy

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

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 12 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.1mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.2g0%
Protein 0.5g1%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
Zinc 0.1mg1%

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

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Ages & textures

Family foods
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Course

Breakfast
Desserts
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Allergen introduction

Allergen Intro (Milk)
Allergen Intro (Peanuts)

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American
No equipment needed
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