Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Balls

Get that pumpkin spice flavor without the sugar or caffeine crash. These make a perfect post-exercise recovery snack or have a couple for an on-the-go breakfast. 2 pumpkin balls comes out to about 10 grams of protein.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Balls

Servings: 20-30; Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats

• 3 scoops vanilla whey protein powder

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed

• 1 - 15 oz can pumpkin

• 1/4 cup honey (can add more to taste)

• 1 10 oz bag dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with a fork. Add the wet ingredients and bring together with a rubber spatula. Fold in chocolate chips. Get a large baking tray out and line with wax paper or silicone baking mat. Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to start to scoop out 1-2 inch balls of dough. Roll between hands to create sphere shape and then place on baking tray. The dough will make about 20-30 balls depending how big or small you make them. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour on the pan. Then place the balls in tupperware and either keep refrigerated for about 1 week or place in freezer for a few months. If frozen, thaw for 5 minutes before eating.