Fall is the season where I used to fall off the wagon, specifically because I want to eat everything. Pumpkin pie. Carmel apples. Lattes. Pumpkin bread. I could go on and on. I recently started spicing up my protein bites with this recipe so that when I need an afternoon sweet or a late night treat, I have a healthier version that won't derail my progress.
- INGREDIENTS:
1 cups dry, uncooked oatmeal (I used gluten-free thick cut oats)1 cup all-natural pumpkin puree
1 cup all-natural Peanut butter, or almond butter
2/3 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
4-6 Tbsp ground flax seeds (if ‘dough’ seems too wet, then I add more ground flax, if it’s too dry, add less…start with a smaller quantity)1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips. You could use dark chocolate/cacao pieces, or just skip them altogether.
2 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder. (I use Shakeology)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix together in a large bowl. Spoon in 1 tablespoon serving sizes. If the mix doesn't stick at a drop or two of water and it will form a dough like texture.
Enjoy immediately or freeze for 24 hours if you like a more cookie like texture. - WANT MORE PUMPKIN?
Try these for some healthy inspiration:
- Pecan Pumpkin Pancakes
- Honey Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread
- Simple Pumpkin Soup
- 10 Minute Pumpkin Spice Cookies
- Pumpkin and Sage Stuffed Shells
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- I hope this inspires you for a healthy and fun pumpkin season!
