Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Maple Pecan Protein Bites
Pumpkin, maple, and pecans create a rich harvest center beneath semisweet chocolate. Deep cocoa complements the nutty pecans while warm pumpkin spice rounds out the maple sweetness. Homemade preparation provides control over artificial flavors, dyes, and unnecessary additives. Pumpkin, pecans, almond butter, and protein powder contribute fiber, protein, and satisfying fats.
American
12 Protein Bites
10 mins
10 mins
Equipment
Large Mixing Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Spoon
Dry Measuring Cups
Airtight Container
Saucepan
Ingredients
Protein Bites
1/4 Cup of Almond Butter
1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup of Pumpkin Puree
1 1/4 Cups of Almond Flour
1/4 Cup of Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
3/4 Teaspoon of Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/4 Cup of Pecans, Chopped/Crushed
1/8 Teaspoon of Salt
Chocolate Coating
1 Cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Teaspoon of Coconut Oil
Garnish
2 Teaspoons of Pecans, Chopped or whole
1 Teaspoon of Maple Sugar, Or Vanilla Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon of Salt
Instructions
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Mix1/4 cup creamy almond butter, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup pumpkin purée into a large mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
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Add 1 1/4 cups almond flour, 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice and salt into the bowl and stir until combined.
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Finely chop a little more than 1/4 cup pecans. Reserve 2 teaspoons for garnish and fold the rest into the mixture.
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Divide into 12 equal portions, roll into bites, and place directly into a glass storage container. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil to a heavy bottomed stainless steel saucepan and melt over low heat until smooth. Stirring constantly.
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Coat each chilled bite in the semisweet chocolate and return directly to the glass storage container.
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Garnish with reserved pecans, or use whole pecans if desired. Sprinkle with salt and either maple sugar or vanilla sugar.
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Chill for 25 minutes or until completely firm.
Notes
Tips:
Finely chop the pecans
Use thick pumpkin purée
Garnish while the coating is soft
Chill completely before stacking
Phase:
Luteal- Pumpkin and pecans create a richer combination of carbohydrates, protein, and satisfying fats that better fits the luteal phase
Season:
Fall- Pumpkin, maple, pecans, and warm spice create a classic harvest flavor
Storage:
Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.