Description
These Delicious Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites offer the flavors of pumpkin pie in a healthy, protein-packed snack. Perfect for on-the-go, these bites are gluten-free, dairy-free, and filled with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or plant-based protein powder
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional, for added fiber)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, and maple syrup (or honey) to the dry ingredients and mix well until a thick dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more pumpkin puree or a splash of water.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Roll the dough into small bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the rolled protein bites on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, store the protein bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Nut butter variety: Substitute peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for different flavors.
- Sweetener alternatives: Use stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or sugar-free maple syrup for a low-calorie option.
- Flavor twists: Add vanilla extract or ground cloves for an extra layer of flavor.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
