Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Balls
These No-Bake Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Balls are the perfect quick snack or healthy treat for fall. Made with creamy cottage cheese, real pumpkin purée, and warm pumpkin pie spices, they’re packed with protein, naturally gluten-free, and low in carbs.
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 51kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full fat
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- dark chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin purée, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients. Add the protein powder, coconut flour, and pumpkin pie spice to the mixture. Blend on low or pulse until well combined. Scrape down the sides if needed to make sure everything mixes evenly.
- Chill the Mixture. Transfer the pumpkin mixture to the fridge and chill for about 30 minutes. This makes it easier to roll into balls.
- Form Balls. Once chilled, scoop out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place them on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the Chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
- Drizzle the Chocolate. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pumpkin balls using a spoon. For a thicker coating, you can dip the balls into the chocolate instead.
- Chill Again. Return the pumpkin balls to the fridge for another 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve and Enjoy. Enjoy straight from the fridge or let sit a few minutes to soften slightly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Storage
- Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Perfect for a grab-and-go snack.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed container. Lasts up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2753IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 3g