No Bake High Protein Pumpkin Bites (Printable Version)
Spiced pumpkin energy bites with protein powder, oats, and maple syrup. Quick no-bake snack for autumn.
# What You 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 Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined and a thick dough forms.
04 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
05 - Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands (about 1 inch in diameter).
06 - Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
07 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to help them set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that cozy pumpkin spice flavor in two bites without turning on your oven
- Each little ball packs 4 grams of protein, so they actually keep you satisfied
02 -
- If your dough feels too crumbly, add a teaspoon of water or maple syrup until it holds together when pressed
- Letting them chill overnight makes the flavors meld together and the texture improves dramatically
03 -
- Warm your nut butter in the microwave for 15 seconds if it is too stiff to mix easily
- Double the batch and freeze half because they disappear faster than you expect