Whether you enjoy them pre-gym, post-workout, for breakfast or as a mid-day pick-me-up, these pleasantly pumpkin-y protein bites are the perfect homemade grab-and-go snack. With raw, high-protein ingredients including Bob’s Red Mill almond powder and naturally sweet dates, your body will thank you, work hard for you and may (OK, probably will) crave another. They’re simple, flavorful and satisfying to roll up in just 15 minutes.
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 balls
Calories 73 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 12 pitted dates
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. organic coconut flour
- 1/2 cup almond protein powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Optional:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
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In food processor, pulse pumpkin seeds and cacao nibs into large crumbs; remove and set aside.
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In food processor, process dates into small crumbles. Add remaining ingredients, including reserved pumpkin seed mixture, and process until dough forms, about 1-2 minutes.
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Portion 1 tablespoon per serving and shape each into ball. If desired, roll each ball in coconut.
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Store covered and chilled.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 64mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 597IU12%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.