Pumpkin Protein Balls

5 from 4 votes

No-bake pumpkin protein balls are made with dates, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, protein powder, nut butter, and chocolate chips! They're ready in 15 minutes for a quick and healthy snack or dessert. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pumpkin chocolate chip protein balls, pumpkin energy balls, pumpkin protein balls

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings balls

Calories 100kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

1 cup medjool dates (130 grams/about 8 dates)
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (50 grams)*
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup cashew butter
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips **

Instructions

Break down your dates. Place the dates in a food processor and pulse a few times until broken down into pieces, about 10 seconds.
Make the energy ball mixture. Add cashew butter, pumpkin puree, protein powder, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to your food processor and processor until smooth and a ball of "dough" forms.
Break up the dough and fold in chocolate chips.
Form into balls. Using a tablespoon as a scoop, form 12 equal-size balls.
Enjoy! Store in the fridge or freezer and enjoy!

Notes

*You want 1/2 cup which is about 50-60 grams depending on the protein used (I used plant-based protein). I prefer a vanilla flavor, but any flavor will work.

**This recipe doesn't have a ton of chocolate chips, so use more if you like. Use dairy-free if desired.

Nutrition information is based on using plant-based protein. Nutrition will vary based on the protein used.

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