Ingredients
– 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
– 8 ounces cream cheese (fat free, reduced fat, or full fat depending on preference)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 scoops protein powder
– 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
– 2 tablespoons coconut flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
– 1 tablespoon sweetener (erythritol recommended)
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– Pecans (optional)
– Graham cracker crumbs (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
1-Gathering and Mixing Ingredients: First, get everything ready by adding all the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix them until smooth, using a hand mixer or just stirring well by hand. This step blends the flavors and creates that creamy texture you love.
2-Adding Extras and Shaping: Next, fold in pecans or any other add-ins you like for extra crunch. Shape the mixture into balls by hand, which is as easy as rolling dough. If you want, roll them in graham cracker crumbs for a nice coating.
3-Chilling for the Best Texture: Place the balls on parchment paper and pop them in the fridge for about 1 hour. This firms them up and makes them even tastier. With a prep time of just 5 minutes and total time of 5 minutes, youโll have treats ready fast.
4-Original steps: First, measure all ingredients and prep if needed, like processing oats for texture, though our recipe keeps it straightforward. Combine wet ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth, then add the dry ones to form a dough.
Taste and adjust as you go, form the balls, and chill them to set. For a full guide, remember to link variations like our almond-coconut chai spice oatmeal for more flavor ideas.
Last Step:
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๐คฒ Use damp hands when shaping the balls to prevent sticking.
๐ซ Customize by adding chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or rolling in different coatings.
๐ Omit cocoa powder and add extra vanilla extract for a vanilla pumpkin flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Shaping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 81
- Sugar: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 120.4 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 6 g
