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Sunbutter Pumpkin Protein Balls

Sunbutter Pumpkin Protein Balls

 6 ingredients · 10 minutes · 1 serving

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, protein powder, sunflower seed butter, pumpkin, and oat milk. Mix well until a firm batter forms. Add more oat milk one tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too dry/crumbly
  2. Form the dough into one-inch balls. Repeat until all the dough is used up. Firmly roll each ball in a small bowl of hemp seeds to form a coating (optional). Store in the fridge or freezer until ready to

Ingredients:

1 1/4 tsps Coconut Flour

2/3 tsp Vanilla Protein Powder

1 1/4 tsps Sunflower Seed Butter

1 1/4 tsps Pureed Pumpkin

1/3 tsp Oat Milk (unsweetened, plain)

1 1/4 tsps Hemp Seeds (for coating, optional)

Nutrition Amount per serving:

Calories 81 Cholesterol 0mg
Fat 6g Sodium 9mg
Carbs 4g Vitamin A 957IU
Fiber 2g Vitamin C 0mg
Sugar 1g Calcium 16mg
Protein 4g Iron 1mg

Notes:

Leftovers

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to seven days, or freeze if longer.

Serving Size

One serving equals one ball, about one inch in diameter.

More Flavor

Add pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup and/or vanilla extract.

No Hemp Seeds

Roll in crushed nuts, cocoa powder, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

No Sunflower Seed Butter

Use almond butter, tahini or pumpkin seed butter instead.

Protein Powder

This recipe was developed and tested using a plant-based protein powder. If using another type of protein powder, note that results may vary.

Coconut Flour

This recipe was developed and tested using Bob’s Red Mill Coconut Flour. If using another type of coconut flour, note that results may vary.

 

Dr.Anita Moosavi. Toronto Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic