Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites
Pre + Post Workout Recipes, Snack and Appetizer Recipes
Anyone who knows me knows that pumpkin is one of my all time favorite foods; I’m OBSESSED! These protein bites taste like rolled up pumpkin pie filling, but each serving also has almost 7 grams of protein! They are totally vegan, gluten free, and super easy to make. The key is to not add extra pumpkin because you think they are too dry. Just food process a little longer. Then stick in the fridge to harden the dough a little. My kids love these, and they are made from carrots pumpkin, raisins, nuts and flax!
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Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoon canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon agave
Directions
- Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Roll into 16 bite sized balls.
- Store in a Tupperware in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Serving Size: 2 balls
Calories: 240
Protein: 6.75 gram(s)
Fat: 15.5 gram(s)
Carbohydrates: 23.5 gram(s)
Fiber: 6.75 gram(s)
Recipe Cuisine: American
From the kitchen of: Get Healthy U
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18 Comments
Leanne Chan on December 24, 2021 at 8:54 PM
Can I use milled chia seeds instead of ground flaxseeds?
Cathy M Johnson on September 26, 2020 at 2:29 PM
I dont have a food processor..would a blender work?
Chris Freytag on October 6, 2020 at 1:49 PM
yes!
Mary Johnson on September 19, 2020 at 5:06 PM
I'm confused. The video on this page for pumpkin protein bites is different than the written recipe. It seems to be two seperate recipes. One using protein power and the other using flax.
Chris Freytag on September 20, 2020 at 9:08 AM
Hi Mary - Yes there is a slight difference in the video with using protein powder. We had made this video for something else using protein powder (showing people how to add a little extra protein in some treats) and it was close enough to the recipe that we put it on the same page. You can do either - just showing a few options!
Sherry Broussard on October 25, 2017 at 5:20 PM
Can you use chia seeds instead of the flax seed?
Chris Freytag on October 27, 2017 at 3:13 PM
Yes, you could definitely try that!
Meriam on October 27, 2016 at 8:23 AM
Wow! It looks delicious and I love pumpkins a lot...thanks for this recipe.
Heather on September 19, 2015 at 2:32 PM
they were a little bland, so I added a scoop of vanilla protein powder and dark chocolate chips.
Rita on September 4, 2015 at 4:42 PM
Are these cooked or do you eat them raw?
Chris Freytag on September 4, 2015 at 6:08 PM
They are not cooked! Easy peasy!
Kadie on August 11, 2015 at 11:56 AM
Is there an easy substitute for the agave? I don't have any of that, but have absolutely everything else in my pantry to make these right now!
Chris Freytag on August 12, 2015 at 1:21 PM
Honey will work!
Cindy on June 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM
This sounds a little like the building blocks of LARAbars, which are my favorite. Have you ever made these in a Vitamix? If so, would I use the wet or dry blade?
blest wife on February 26, 2015 at 12:29 PM
I just made these and they don't taste like pumpkin much to me? Are the measurements above right? Is it 2 level Tbsps. of pumpkin?
Cindy B on October 7, 2015 at 7:45 PM
I agree. Next time I will put lots more pumpkin.