High Protein Pumpkin Bites (Printable)
Naturally sweet, spiced pumpkin protein bites ready in 15 minutes. Perfect healthy snack for autumn.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
05 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
08 - 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
09 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir vigorously until well combined and a thick, cohesive dough forms. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
04 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
05 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into smooth balls using your hands, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Apply gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape.
06 - Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray or plate, ensuring they are not touching each other.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the bites to firm up and flavors to meld together.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These come together in fifteen minutes flat and actually keep you full, unlike those sad three oclock cookies that leave you hungry an hour later
- The spice blend hits that perfect cozy spot without being overwhelming, and the texture is somewhere between cookie dough and fudge
02 -
- The dough will feel way too sticky at first but keep mixing and itll come together, I promise
- If your mixture refuses to hold its shape, pop it in the fridge for ten minutes before rolling
03 -
- Let the mixture rest in the fridge for ten minutes if it is too sticky to roll, do not keep adding more oats or they will turn into hockey pucks
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking to your palms