Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free (Optional)
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup vanilla or pumpkin spice whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Ensure there are no large clumps of protein powder so the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Add the pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Use a spatula or a sturdy spoon to stir everything together until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or almond milk at a time until it holds together.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula. Mini chips are preferred here because they distribute more evenly throughout the bites, ensuring a bit of chocolate in every mouthful.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form a ball. If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before rolling. Repeat until all the dough is used.