Bite-Sized Pumpkin Power: A Spooky-Season Snack Upgrade

Pumpkin Spice Meets Protein 🎃

Fall snacks usually mean candy, cookies, and pumpkin spice lattes with more sugar than coffee. But here’s a twist: what if you could keep the pumpkin spice and stay on track with your fitness goals? These Pumpkin Protein Balls are the perfect answer. They’re quick, no-bake, and pack in just the right balance of protein, carbs, and cozy fall flavor.

Snack prep just got a whole lot easier—and tastier.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats

• ½ cup pumpkin puree

• 1 scoop Max Effort Protein Powder (whey or plant)

• ¼ cup almond butter

• 2 tbsp sugar-free syrup, maple syrup, or honey

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Optional add-ins: sprinkles, chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds

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Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined.

2. If too dry, add 1 tsp water; if too wet, add extra oats or protein powder.

3. Roll into bite-sized balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

5. ENJOY! 🎃

Nutrition (per ball, ~18 total):54 calories – 3g protein, 5g carbs, 2.5g fat

Pumpkin season doesn’t have to mean sugar crashes and falling off track. Small swaps like these protein balls can make a big difference—and I’ve got plenty more tricks (and treats) up my sleeve. If you need extra guidance this fall, let’s work together 1-on-1 and crush those goals before the holidays roll in.