Protein-Packed Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls
These Protein-Packed Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a delicious, no-bake treat full of creamy pumpkin spice flavors with a boost of protein. Perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout treat!
Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup almond flour (or oat flour for a different texture)
¼ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
½ cup pumpkin puree
4 oz low-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, melted (for drizzling)
Directions:
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, protein powder, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and well combined. The mixture should be slightly firm.
Form the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Optional Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pumpkin cheesecake balls.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the balls for at least 1 hour to set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Kcal: 100 kcal | Servings: 12 balls
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