Healthy Halloween Recipe: High-Protein Pumpkin Spice Bites
Enjoying seasonal treats doesn't mean sacrificing stable blood sugar or digestive health. These No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Bites combine real pumpkin, fiber, and high-quality protein to keep you satiated and energized through Halloween festivities.
Nutritional Highlights (Per Bite)
Calories: ~60 kcal
Net Carbs: ~2.5 g (Low Carb)
Dietary Fiber: >6.5 g (High Fiber)
Protein: 4g
Ingredients
2 oz (55 g) organic cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese if needed)
ÂĽ cup powdered allulose
â…“ cup organic pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
4 Tbsp grass-fed collagen powder
½ cup oat fiber
2 tbsp chia seeds
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice & ½ tsp cinnamon
4 oz organic chocolate chips (for optional drizzle or coating)
Instructions
Combine Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener together until smooth and creamy.
Add Pumpkin & Spices: Stir in the unsweetened pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until fully blended.
Fold in Dry Ingredients: Add the protein powder, oat fiber, and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly until a firm, moldable dough forms.
Chill: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to make the dough easy to handle.
Shape & Decorate: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into small balls. Use a toothpick to gently press vertical ridges along the sides to resemble tiny pumpkins. Insert a pumpkin seed or whole clove into the top of each bite for a stem.
Set & Store: Drizzle with melted sugar-free white chocolate if desired, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to set, and store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Recipe Credit: Jen at My Crash Test Life
