High Protein Pumpkin Bites (Printable)

Spiced pumpkin and oat energy bites with warm autumn flavors. Quick no-bake treat packed with protein.

# What You Need:

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

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

11 - 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips (optional)

12 - 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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.

08 - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

01 -

They taste like fall took a bath in dessert but pack enough protein to actually keep you full
The dough comes together in one bowl and somehow feels fancy despite being ridiculously simple
They live happily in your freezer, meaning you always have a healthy snack waiting

02 -

The dough will seem too dry at first but keep mixing and it will come together beautifully
Letting them chill completely makes the difference between crumbly disappointment and perfect texture

03 -

Warm your nut butter slightly if it's cold and stiff—makes mixing so much easier
If the dough feels too sticky after mixing, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling