Healthy Snacks are a must in our house. Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites are a great way to have a small treat that's a little sweet. These no-bake energy bites are perfect for an afternoon pick me up.
This recipe was given to me by a friend.
Jennessa is a foodie and a total fitness junkie.
We are always talking about recipes. Recently on a hike, I was telling her how I wanted to make a protein ball recipe that was pumpkin flavored.
So of course after the hike, Jennessa went home whipped up a batch of these, and sent me the recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites
Healthy packable pumpkin snack balls.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pitted dates soaked in water for 20-30 minutes
- 15 ounces canned pumpkin small can
- 1 cup nuts I used pecans
- 8 tbsp coconut flour
- 4 scoops your favorite protein powder
- 3 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
Optional Coatings
- cocoa nibs
- dried unsweetened coconut
- nuts finely chopped
Instructions
- Purée the dates in a blender or food processor.
- Then add all ingredients into a bowl and mix up.
- Roll into balls. I used a small cookie scoop and got about 36 balls.
- Place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Optional: Roll balls in cocoa nibs, finely chopped nuts, or dried unsweetened coconut.
- Freeze and then put in a freezer bag to store.
- Note: After they are frozen I'll put them in a big ziplock and take out a few at a time to enjoy. You have to let them thaw a little. I usually pack them in my lunch in the morning, put them in the fridge and by the time I'm ready to eat them, they are fine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.6mg
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These look Yummy and, Yes, I like all things pumpkin :-).
I have 2 questions:
1) I am allergic to coconut, can you suggest a different flour(would any flour work?) and sugar (can I just use more dates?) ?
2) What is your favorite protein powder. I have struggled to find one I like.
Thanks!
Jacki,
I you could easy sub in almond flour here. And for the sugar it's totally optional. I found that I didn't need any when I made mine. So I left it out. I think I listed the sugar as optional.
I use Progenex Tropical Vanilla. It has a great flavor. I have also used SFH with good results.
Let me know if you end up making them. They definitely need to be kept in the freezer and then taken out the day you eat them. I still have a few in my freezer.
Enjoy!
Laura
Jacki,
I you could easy sub in almond flour here. And for the sugar it's totally optional. I found that I didn't need any when I made mine. So I left it out. I think I listed the sugar as optional.
I use Progenex Tropical Vanilla. It has a great flavor. I have also used SFH with good results.
Let me know if you end up making them. They definitely need to be kept in the freezer and then taken out the day you eat them. I still have a few in my freezer.
Enjoy!
Laura