Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Whether you need a quick bite of something sweet or a healthy on-the-go snack, these energy balls will satisfy. No-bake energy ball recipes are super easy to make and customizable to fit any dietary needs or flavor preferences. They’re typically an ideal balance of healthy fats, protein, and carbs, which means they will provide the long-lasting fuel you need to power through your day.
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough balls are packed with nutritious ingredients and seasoned with cozy pumpkin pie spices. Here’s a quick breakdown of the nutrients:
Rolled Oats: Loaded with fiber to slow digestion and increase fullness. Research has linked the soluble fiber in oats with reduced cholesterol levels.
Walnuts: Protein + omega-3 fatty acid ALA. ALA is the precursor for omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been associated with a number of health benefits including decreased cardiovascular disease risk and inflammation.
Pumpkin: This fall-favorite is loaded with beta-carotene (the precursor to vitamin A), as well as other nutrients like vitamins K and C.
Flaxseed & Hemp Seed: More essential omega-3 fatty acids! Plus, hemp seeds have an impressive amount of protein for their tiny size. Just 2 Tbsp contain about 6 grams of protein.
Nut Butter: A delicious easy source of protein & healthy fats.
If you have 10 minutes to spare, then whip up these tasty bites for a quick healthy snack to have on hand whenever the craving strikes. Recipe below!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Makes 16-18 balls
Ingredients:
1.5 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raw walnuts
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1 Tbsp hemp seed
2 Tbsp peanut or almond butter
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a food processor, blend oats until a course flour forms. Then add walnuts and blend until walnuts are finally chopped (about 10 seconds).
Add the remaining ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) to the food processor and blend until a sticky dough forms.
Add chocolate chips and briefly blend until chocolate chips are mixed.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
