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EASY PUMPKIN PIE PROTEIN BALLS

'Tis’ the season for pumpkin! So if you are anything like me then you love pumpkin everrrything.
This is good news because not only is pumpkin great for you (packed with Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin) but it's the perfect time of year to partake in delicious pumpkin recipes! I love this recipe for so many reasons but mainly because these pumpkin pie protein balls are SO easy to make (no-bake) and all the ingredients are super clean and healthy.
This is a win-win especially as a new mama and when I need a bite of something... often I need it on-the-go so these are just perfect. Can you relate?
Brazil nuts have not only beneficial polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats but also include diet-friendly fiber and protein to keep you satisfied. Brazil nuts are also a good source of selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and thiamin. I've been a fan for years and love the added crunch they add to the outside of these delicious pumpkin pie protein bites.
GET READY... PUMPKIN PIE PROTEIN BALLS.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oats old-fashioned works best
  • 1 scoop protein powder vanilla
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower butter
  • 1/2 cup organic pumpkin purée
  • 2 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • dash on cinnamon
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chopped Organic Brazil nuts for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients (except the nuts) until well combined. Spoon into your hand and roll into balls. Place in the refrigerator until firm, about an hour. Chop the nuts in a small bowl and then press protein balls in until they stick. Then roll again until all is secure. Enjoy!