Tuesday, September 29, 2020

pumpkin power protein balls

  • 3 c organic, gluten free oatmeal
  • 1/2 c organic ground flaxseed
  • 2 T  organic chia seeds
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp himalayan salt or preferred salt
Pulse in a food processor until well mixed
  • 1 c organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 c organic almond butter
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c local honey or maple syrup (start with 1/4 cup and taste, add more as desired)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla (free of chemicals and alcohol)
Add these four ingredients to the dry mixture and pulse until well blended.
  • 1 c of preferred combination of:  chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes
Add and pulse to gently blend with pumpkin mixture.
  • 1/2 c mini dark chocolate chips (no sugar added) OR more nuts or 2 T organic chia seeds
Stir into mixture....if too wet, add a little more ground flaxseed.

Roll into 1" balls and place on parchment paper and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve!!  

created by Char