Bite-Sized Pumpkin Power: A Spooky-Season Snack Upgrade

Pumpkin Spice Meets Protein 🎃

Fall snacks usually mean candy, cookies, and pumpkin spice lattes with more sugar than coffee. But here’s a twist: what if you could keep the pumpkin spice and stay on track with your fitness goals? These Pumpkin Protein Balls are the perfect answer. They’re quick, no-bake, and pack in just the right balance of protein, carbs, and cozy fall flavor.

Snack prep just got a whole lot easier—and tastier.

Ingredients:

1 cup oats
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 scoop Max Effort Protein Powder (whey or plant)
¼ cup almond butter
2 tbsp sugar-free syrup, maple syrup, or honey
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins: sprinkles, chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined.
If too dry, add 1 tsp water; if too wet, add extra oats or protein powder.
Roll into bite-sized balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
ENJOY! 🎃

Nutrition (per ball, ~18 total):54 calories – 3g protein, 5g carbs, 2.5g fat

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