Is almond butter required, or can I use peanut butter?

Peanut butter works just fine. You'll get a slightly different flavor, but honestly, both rock.

Can I make these vegan?

Swap honey for maple syrup and pick a plant protein powder. Easy peasy.

Do I need to bake these?

Nope, not at all. The whole point is that they're totally no-bake. So, you don’t heat up your kitchen.

What if I hate protein powder?

Skip it, or sub ground nuts or seeds for extra nutrition. Texture will be a bit different, but it’s still awesome.

How do I make them nut-free?

Use sunbutter (from sunflower seeds) and double-check your other ingredients. Kid and school lunchbox friendly.

Almond Butter Pumpkin Protein Balls - A Deliciously Nutritious Treat!

Name: Almond Butter Pumpkin Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree; 1/2 cup almond butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder; 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Ingredients

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1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until mixed well.
Adjust consistency with more oats or pumpkin if necessary.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
Place on a baking tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Notes

For less mess, chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling. To add some crunch, swap half the oats for granola. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Author: Chef Rita
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snacks
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 150
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg