Easy Pumpkin Protein Bites Recipe for Fall – Gut-Healthy & Anti-Inflammatory Snack

Easy Pumpkin Protein Bites Recipe for Fall – Gut-Healthy & Anti-Inflammatory Snack

What Makes a Purposeful Snack? When I was younger, I’d go through a dozen energy bites a week—back then, loaded with peanut butter and whey, my IBS’s worst nightmare. But I couldn’t give up my favorite snack, so I created a version that’s easier to digest and better nourishes my body. Here’s what makes a snack truly purposeful:

  1. Nutritious: It should give my body the nutrients it craves and support my digestion.
  2. Simple: It has to be easy to make and fit my busy lifestyle.
  3. Feel-Good: Most importantly, it has to bring joy—because food should make us happy, too!

That’s why I created these Pumpkin Protein Power Bites. They’re a quick, nutrient-packed snack with only six ingredients. Plus, they’re highly customizable—almost anything can be substituted to suit your taste! Loaded with prebiotics, plant-based protein, and anti-inflammatory spices, they’re gentle on digestion and packed with cozy fall flavors that make every bite feel like a treat.

Why You'll Love These Pumpkin Protein Bites

  1. Easy & Versatile: With just a few ingredients, you can have these bites ready in minutes, and most of the ingredients can be swapped for whatever you have on hand.
  2. Delicious Fall Flavor: With the perfect blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, these bites are spiced without being overly sweet.
  3. Powerful Nutrition: Packed with prebiotic fibers, complete plant protein, and anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial benefits—your body will thank you!

Easy Pumpkin Protein Bites Recipe for Gut Health

makes 6

Ingredients for Pumpkin Protein Bites

  • 22g almond butter
  • 66g plant protein powder (unflavored or lightly sweetened)
  • 130g water
  • 3g cinnamon
  • 1g ginger
  • 1g nutmeg
  • 15g pumpkin purée
  • 8g sweetener (optional, if using unflavored protein powder)
  • 40g Eat Purposefully granola

Optional Chocolate Coating

  • 10g cacao powder
  • 4g coconut oil

Instructions for Pumpkin Protein Bites

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix almond butter, plant protein powder, water, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin purée, and sweetener (if needed).
  2. Form into Bites: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. Set in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Chocolate Coating: While the bites chill, melt the cacao powder and coconut oil together to make a deliciously rich chocolate coating.
  4. Dip & Enjoy: Dip each bite in the chocolate coating and place it back in the fridge to set.

The Perfect Cozy Pick Me Up

Enjoy these as a quick pre-workout snack, an afternoon pick-me-up, or even a cozy dessert. For more fall recipes that support gut health, check out our Anti-Inflammatory Pumpkin Chia Pudding.

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