Description
Quick homemade no-bake pumpkin bites combine creamy spices with oats and nuts for a delightful autumn treat. Protein-packed morsels provide sweet energy when you need a seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¾ to 1 cup (75–100 g) almond flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) coconut flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) nut butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 g) melted chocolate for dipping
- 3 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Base: Thoroughly whisk nut butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Create Dough: Fold coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the liquid mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms, then gently fold in mini chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
- Chill Preparation: Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up the consistency, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Form Bites: Remove from refrigerator and roll the chilled mixture into small, uniform spherical portions using gentle, consistent pressure.
- Prepare Coating: Melt chocolate with coconut oil in short microwave intervals, stirring between each heating cycle to ensure a smooth, glossy chocolate covering.
- Dip and Set: Using a fork, carefully submerge each bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage, then place on a parchment-lined tray with sufficient spacing.
- Finalize: Refrigerate or freeze the chocolate-coated bites until the exterior hardens completely, then store in a cool environment for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Chill Dough for Firmness: Refrigerate mixture for 10 minutes to make rolling easier and prevent sticky hands during bite formation.
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Melt chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and ensure smooth consistency.
- Storage Recommendation: Keep bites refrigerated or frozen to maintain structural integrity and preserve fresh flavor profile.
- Customize with Care: Swap chocolate chips or adjust spices to personalize the recipe while maintaining the core texture and binding elements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg