Ordinary Adventure

Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Balls

Delicious fall flavors packed into little chocolately protein energy balls! Use these as an afternoon pick-me-up, a pre or post workout energy source, or a healthy snack to for you and your kiddos when you head for the apple orchard.

CourseSnacks
CuisineFall Favorites

Servings	Prep Time
45 balls (depending on size)	15 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
45 balls (depending on size)	15 minutes

Ingredients

3cups oats(I used quick oats, but normal whole rolled oats will work perfectly as well)
1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 cup all-natural peanut butter(substitute with your favorite nut butter)
1cup chopped walnuts(substitute with chopped almonds, peanuts, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, etc.)
1/2cup applesauce
1/2cup cocoa powder
2/3cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
4-6tablespoons ground flaxseeds(depending on how wet or dry your dough is, add more or less)
1/2teaspoon cinnamon
1/4teaspoon cloves
1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1cup raisins

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a medium sized bowl. Roll into large tablespoon sized balls. Put rolled balls into a airtight container and place in the freezer for an hour to an hour and a half. Store in the freezer for firmer, longer lasting energy snacks; or transfer protein balls to the refrigerator and store for up to a week.