An easy gluten-free recipe just in time for the holidays! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are all hurrying to compile our list of dishes and cannot forget the most important one — dessert! To make sure you have an easy, delicious and healthy dessert for all of your gatherings, I came up with one of my favorite fall recipe creations — Pumpkin Spice Protein Truffles. They are versatile, too: serve them at your next Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast, give them as a homemade gift for the holidays, use them as a fun, kid-friendly activity, and keep them in your snack bag or fridge for a nourishing treat!

PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE!

While you may be serving them as dessert, don’t let the amazing taste trick you! These little bites are filled with nutritious, clean ingredients that curb cravings and keep your body full and happy:

Pumpkin: rich in fiber as well as other nutrients and antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and beta-carotene.
Almond flour and almond butter: another nutrient-dense food filled with fiber, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium.
Gluten Free, Dairy Free Vanilla Protein Powder: using protein powder as one of the main ingredients in this recipe is an easy way to meet your protein goals!
Chocolate: high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (may need 1-2 additional tablespoons)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup almond butter
Chocolate chips
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients into a dough (I also added chocolate chips!)
Form into balls
Melt chocolate chips in microwave for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving until completely melted
Dip or drizzle (I also left some plain with no chocolate for more of a protein bite!)
Place in fridge for 30 min
Enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Protein Truffles