Description
Quick, nutrient-packed pumpkin pie energy balls blend wholesome ingredients for a delightful snack. Rolled oats, dates, and pumpkin puree create a guilt-free treat perfect for wellness enthusiasts eager to nourish their bodies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (236 ml) cashew butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) paleo flour (Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour, coconut flour, or almond flour)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Blend Dry Components: Sift paleo flour, protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice into a mixing bowl, eliminating potential lumps and creating a homogeneous mixture.
- Create Liquid Base: Microwave cashew butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree for 30-60 seconds until smooth and easily combinable, promoting seamless ingredient integration.
- Combine Ingredients: Merge liquid mixture with dry components, stirring vigorously until a consistent dough emerges with zero dry ingredient remnants, ensuring complete incorporation.
- Prepare and Shape: Chill dough in freezer for 10 minutes to enhance firmness, then meticulously craft uniform spherical portions using gentle rolling techniques, maintaining consistent size and texture.
- Stabilize Texture: Position energy balls on parchment-lined tray, allowing slight separation between each sphere to prevent potential adhesion during cooling process.
- Finalize and Store: Refrigerate energy balls until thoroughly chilled and structurally sound, then transfer to airtight container, preserving optimal freshness for approximately seven days in refrigerated environment.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Freezing the mixture for 10 minutes creates a perfect moldable consistency, making ball formation easier and preventing sticky hands.
- Uniform Size Matters: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure each energy ball is consistent, promoting even texture and professional presentation.
- Moisture Control Tip: If the dough feels too dry, add maple syrup in small increments; if too wet, incorporate additional paleo flour to achieve ideal binding.
- Flavor Enhancement Hack: Gently toast the ingredients like cashew butter and paleo flour beforehand to intensify the nutty, warm pumpkin pie undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg