Pumpkin Spice Protein Energy Balls
Fall-flavored no-bake energy balls with real pumpkin puree, protein powder, and warm spices. A gluten-free snack that tastes like pumpkin pie in a bite.
PROTEIN 8g
CALORIES 150
P:E RATIO 0.4
TIME 15m
YIELD 16
P:E 0.4
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
1 cup gluten-free oats CARB BASE
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (gluten-free) FLAVOR
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) FLAVOR
1/3 cup almond butter DAIRY
3 tablespoons maple syrup FLAVOR
2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds) FLAVOR
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice FLAVOR
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract FLAVOR
Pinch of salt FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Use canned pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin), NOT pumpkin pie filling which has added sugar and spices.
- Reheat: Microwave for 90s at 70% power.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Add pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Fold in pepitas.
04
THE MACRO PREP
If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon of oats. If too dry, add a teaspoon of maple syrup.
05
STEP 5
Roll into 16 balls using slightly damp hands.
06
STEP 6
Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
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FULL EXECUTION PLANS
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servings
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt