Introduction

These Pumpkin Bites are a delightful, nutrient-packed snack perfect for fall or anytime you want a touch of seasonal flavor. Made with almond flour, pumpkin puree, and warming spices, they’re easy to prepare and fun to shape into cute little pumpkins.

Five small pumpkin-shaped balls are arranged on a white plate with a thin blue rim. Each pumpkin ball has a smooth, brown dough texture with slight cracks and shallow indentations that create the pumpkin shape. Three of the balls are coated lightly in granulated sugar, giving them a sparkly, rough surface. Each ball is topped with a single dark chocolate chip placed at the center to mimic a pumpkin stem. The plate rests on a white marbled surface with a linen cloth partially visible in the corner. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein
1/2 cup cashew butter
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1-2 tbsp maple syrup, as needed
Cinnamon sugar, for rolling
Chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine almond flour, Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein, cashew butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Mix until well blended and a dough forms.
Step 2: Chill the batter in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Step 3: Roll the chilled dough into small balls with your hands.
Step 4: Use toothpicks to arrange and secure the balls together to resemble a pumpkin shape.
Step 5: Roll a few of the bites in cinnamon sugar to add a sweet, spiced coating.
Step 6: Top each pumpkin shape with a chocolate chip to create a stem.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy your festive, healthy pumpkin bites!

Tips & Variations

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
Substitute cashew butter with almond or peanut butter for a different flavor.
For a crunchy texture, add chopped nuts or seeds into the mixture before chilling.
If you don’t have Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein, any neutral-flavored protein powder can work as a substitute.

Storage

Store Pumpkin Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge before serving. They can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

How to Serve

Five small pumpkin-shaped cookies are placed on a white plate with a thin blue rim. Three cookies are coated with light brown sugar that gives them a slightly grainy texture and the other two have a smooth surface. Each cookie has a small dark chocolate chip pressed into the center on top. The cookies are evenly spaced on the plate, which rests on a white marbled surface with a faint pattern. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these Pumpkin Bites vegan?

Yes, this recipe is already vegan-friendly, as it uses plant-based ingredients like cashew butter and maple syrup.

How do I keep the pumpkin shape from falling apart?

Using toothpicks to secure the balls together helps maintain the pumpkin shape. Chilling the dough before shaping also improves firmness and prevents crumbling.

Pumpkin Protein Bites Recipe

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Delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Bites made with almond flour, pumpkin seed protein, and natural pumpkin puree. These no-bake snacks are perfect for a healthy treat, infused with warm pumpkin pie spices and finished with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating and chocolate chip stems for a festive touch.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 12–15 bites 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup cashew butter
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1–2 tbsp maple syrup, as needed

Toppings

Cinnamon sugar, for rolling
Chocolate chips, for stems

Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, Simple Pumpkin Seed Protein, cashew butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until a uniform batter forms.
Chill the Batter: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up, making it easier to shape.
Shape into Balls: Remove from the fridge and roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands.
Assemble Pumpkins: Use toothpicks to connect the balls in a way that resembles a pumpkin shape.
Coat and Decorate: Roll some of the balls in cinnamon sugar to add sweetness and texture. Top each pumpkin-shaped bite with a chocolate chip to mimic pumpkin stems.
Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the pumpkin bites on a plate and serve immediately or store them in the refrigerator for later snacking.

Notes

The maple syrup quantity can be adjusted based on your preferred sweetness.
For a firmer bite, chill the mixture longer than 10 minutes if needed.
You can substitute cashew butter with almond butter for a different flavor.
Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
These bites are no-bake and require no cooking, making them quick and easy to prepare.

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