Healthier You: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

One of the most difficult parts of any fitness journey is changing your mindset around food. Cutting certain foods out  and incorporating new ones into your diet can be challenging for many people, and that's okay! Here at AstroFlav, we want to help you along your fitness journey by providing you with delicious (and healthy) recipes that will keep you dedicated to your fitness journey while allowing you to enjoy what you eat.

Pumpkin spice season is still here ladies and gents! If you're looking for a bite-sized taste of pumpkin pie, this recipe is for you! Not to mention, these energy balls are loaded with healthy fats and our Cinna Crunch protein powder for a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Using very simple ingredients, these pumpkin energy balls are great for a healthy snack prep. If you love all things pumpkin, we are sure you will love this recipe!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup quick oats (or old fashioned)

  • 1 scoop AstroFlav Cinna Crunch Protein Powder

  • 1/4 cup ground flax seeds

  • 2 TBS chia seeds

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips


  • 1/2 cup almond butter

  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

  • 3 TBS pumpkin pure (not pumpkin pie filling)


DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine. Oats, protein powder, flax, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, & cinnamon in a medium sized bowl.

  2. Stir until well combined.

  3. Add in wet ingredients: almond butter, honey & pumpkin pure.

  4. Mix until sticky consistency and fold in chocolate chips.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to harden the dough a bit.

  6. Scoop. Scoop out 2-3" sized balls with cookie scoop or with a spoon and roll into balls.

  7. Refrigerate and enjoy!

Nutrition: yields 16 energy balls

Serving: 1 ball| Calories ≈ 130| Carbohydrates: 15g | Fats: 7g | Protein: 5g

Can I make this recipe with peanut butter instead of almond butter?

Yes! Sub peanut for almond butter with the same measurements.

How do I store these energy balls?

Store energy balls in refrigerator for about a week to retain freshness.

Shop The Star Ingredient

IsoMix - Whey Protein Isolate

IsoMix - Premium Whey Protein Powder

Benefits:

IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!

  • Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!

  • Out Of This World Flavor!

  • Minimal sugar & carbs!

  • An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!

How To Use:

Quick and easy two step mixing!

  1. Pour 8-10 oz of your preferred beverage.

  2. Add 1 serving of IsoMix to your shaker cup. (Mixes great even with a spoon)


IsoMix - Premium Whey Protein Powder

Benefits:

IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!

  • Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!

  • Out Of This World Flavor!

  • Minimal sugar & carbs!

  • An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!

How To Use:

Quick and easy two step mixing!

  1. Pour 8-10 oz of your preferred beverage.

  2. Add 1 serving of IsoMix to your shaker cup. (Mixes great even with a spoon)


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