Description
Autumn-inspired no-bake healthy pumpkin pie energy balls pack pure seasonal comfort into delightful bite-sized treats. Whole ingredients blend seamlessly, providing natural sweetness and wholesome nutrients you’ll crave during chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Flour and Powder Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons paleo flour (Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour, coconut flour, or almond flour)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
Spice Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Sift the paleo flour, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform, lump-free blend.
- Gently warm the cashew butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, creating a smooth, easily mixable liquid.
- Transfer the heated mixture into the dry ingredient bowl, stirring thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms with no remnant dry patches.
- Chill the dough in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to solidify and become more manageable for shaping.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking tray to prevent sticking and provide a clean workspace for forming the energy balls.
- Carefully mold the chilled dough into petite, uniform spheres, aiming for consistent size to ensure even texture and cooking.
- Arrange the freshly shaped energy balls on the prepared parchment-lined tray, leaving slight spacing between each orb.
- Refrigerate the balls until completely cooled and set, which helps them maintain their structural integrity.
- Transfer the finished energy balls to an airtight container, storing them in the refrigerator to preserve freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Meal Prep Magic: Whip up these energy balls in just 15 minutes for quick, nutritious snacks throughout the week.
- Freezer-Friendly Delight: Chill the mixture briefly to make rolling easier and help the balls hold their shape perfectly.
- Protein-Packed Powerhouse: Each bite delivers a protein punch from the protein powder and nutrient-rich cashew butter.
- Dietary Flexibility: Naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly, these balls accommodate various dietary needs with ease.
- Storage Savvy: Keep these treats fresh for up to a week in an airtight container, making them an ideal grab-and-go snack.
- Customization Potential: Experiment with different spices or add dark chocolate chips for a personalized twist on this healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg