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Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Balls

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๐ŸŽƒ These Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls offer a delicious and guilt-free way to enjoy pumpkin flavors with added protein.
โฑ๏ธ Ready in just five minutes, they make a perfect quick snack or healthy treat for any time of day.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 balls

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, youโ€™ll 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.

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Notes

๐Ÿคฒ Use damp hands when shaping the balls to prevent sticking.
๐Ÿซ Customize by adding chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or rolling in different coatings.
๐ŸŽƒ Omit cocoa powder and add extra vanilla extract for a vanilla pumpkin flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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