Description
These no-bake Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy Bites are high-protein, vegan, gluten-free, and full of warm autumn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
3 scoops (90 g) plant‑based vanilla bean protein powder
½ cup (50 g) instant oats (use gluten‑free if required)
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup (244 g) pumpkin purée
1 ½ tsp instant coffee granules
½ tsp vanilla crème stevia (or sweetener of your choice, adjusted to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes rolling easier.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the protein powder, instant oats, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Dissolve the coffee & sweetener: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin purée, instant coffee granules, and vanilla crème stevia. Stir well until the coffee is completely dissolved—this may take a few minutes and some patient mixing.
- Combine wet & dry: Pour the pumpkin‑coffee mixture into the dry‑ingredient bowl. Mix until a cohesive “dough” forms—everything should be fully incorporated, with no dry patches. If it feels too wet, see the tips below; if too dry, same.
- Portion & shape: Divide the mixture into 30 equal portions (use a small cookie scoop if you have one, or just eyeball evenly). Take one portion at a time, roll it into a small sphere (bite size) using your hands. Place each completed bite on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill & store: Transfer the baking sheet with the bites into an airtight container and refrigerate. Let them rest in the fridge until firm—this helps them set properly and makes them easier to eat.
Notes
Use only plant-based protein powder.
Adjust moisture using extra pumpkin or powder.
Sub pumpkin spice for cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Store chilled up to 1 week or freeze for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: ~70
- Sugar: ~1g
- Carbohydrates: ~7g
- Protein: ~5g