Description
These vegan pumpkin protein balls are made with pumpkin puree, protein powder, coconut and pecans. They're paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and no bake - perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup protein powder (I used pumpkin seed protein powder)*
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine the dates, pecans and coconut in your food processor. Blend to a coarse mixture.
- Add in the remaining protein ball ingredients and blend until the mixture is thick, with a consistent texture.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and roll it into balls. Each protein ball is about one tablespoon in size, making 12 protein balls.
- After rolling, enjoy immediately.
- Store in an air-tight container or baggie in the fridge, up to one week or in the freezer up to one month.
Notes
*I used a pumpkin seed protein powder for this recipe but have also tested these protein balls with pea protein. Both work great. Although I can't test every protein powder, most plant-based protein powders should work.
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