I’m back with another healthy recipe and couldn’t help, but to make it pumpkin flavored since we are still in October and it’s pumpkin season! I will be sharing how you can make pumpkin peanut balls, but I cannot take full credit for this. Here’s the original link to the recipe and all the ingredients will also be listed below.
I’m a huge fan of oatmeal and I eat it on a daily basis because it’s full with fiber and nutrients that keep me full and satisfied in the morning. I normally add protein, fruits and nuts, which is my go to breakfast. However, I also love getting creative and explore other recipes that incorporates oats, especially snacks that I can take on the go. I always use Quaker Oats because that’s the brand I was introduced to when I was younger. It’s also a staple in my household and I honestly stock them in my pantry.
Quaker is taking this month to celebrate the versatility of oats and calling it “Oatober” which I thought was very clever. This recipe is also very simple, so if you have some downtime in the weekend, feel free to try this and let me know what you think! I love putting the pumpkin peanut balls into zip lock bags, so I have a delicious snack when  I am hungry. These also are great to make for an event or get together and since Thanksgiving is coming up, I think this would make a great dessert.
There’s something satisfying with the taste of pumpkin and peanut butter, which is why I love this recipe. It was also my first time making it and I’m very happy with the outcome. Feel free to check Quaker’s website here for more information on the brand or recipes. Let me know if you like oatmeal and how you eat them!
Ingredients
- - 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- - 1/4 cup all natural peanut butter
- - 1 cup old fashioned oats
- - 2 scoops of vanilla protein
- - 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- - 1 TBSP pumpkin pie spice
- - 1/2 TBSP cinnamon
- - optional- 3 packets of truvia or stevia (or sugar)
Instructions
- Mix the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, oats and vanilla protein powder in a bowl until you form a nice consistency
- Add in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon (+ optional sweetener)
- Form mini balls and place them on a flat pan
- Store in the freezer for harder texture or in the fridge for cookie dough texture
- Take out after a few hours and enjoy!
8 comments
I was looking for some new recipes with pumpkin and this looks so good! Thank you for sharing!
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Glad you like it! I hope you try it 🙂
This sounds so yummy!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Thanks Clarie! I hope you try it 🙂
This looks delicious as well as healthy!
I love the play on words from Quaker – Oatober is really clever!
Julia x
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Thanks honey! Yes it is very delicious 🙂
This looks so delicious babe!! I just posted a no-bake recipe to the blog too lol!! Hope you can try it out Xx
XO, Jessi
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Yay! I will definitely look into it because I love cake pops!