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Protein-Packed Pumpkin Power Balls

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Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 scoops Salted Caramel Low Carb Protein Powder Blend
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut shredded
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter or nut butter of your choice
  • 1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 3 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds roughly chopped

Method
 

  1. Combine the oats, protein powder, coconut, chia seeds, spices, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Stir.
  2. Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Place the mixture into the fridge and chill for 10 to 20 minutes.
  4. With your hands, roll the mixture into 24 balls.
  5. Enjoy two power balls for a serving, perhaps with a cup of coffee or tea, for an energy-boosting afternoon snack.

Notes

Note: The power balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months (if they last that long).