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Gluten FreeNo bake pumpkin spiced chocolate pecan pie bites! Say that 3 times fast. Just kidding. But pumpkin spiced chocolate plus pecan pie flavor in a no bake bites recipe cannot be beat! Healthy, gluten free, grain free, vegan, paleo friendly, and perfect for holiday desserts or easy snacks! So worth making and drooling over!
Happy Friday! I have to end the week on a high note, since it’s kinda been a long one here folks. Yes, that type of week. But needless to say, today is about celebrating all things PUMPKIN (like last Friday), FALL, and Healthy bites.
But first, let me tell you story about pumpkin spiced healthy bites and how I actually came to make these. I promise it’s a good story, and you’ll laugh (at me). Mmm k?
You see, 2 years ago, when I used to ship Healthy Bites, I made a dark chocolate Pumpkin Spiced Healthy Bite for November’s flavor of the month. In fact, I think you can still see the photo on my old Healthy Bites Facebook fan page. Anyway, so many local and regulars that I shipped to LOVED this flavor! I though I was genius. Real original, right? Haha, kidding. But then my genius thinking decided to host a Black Friday Special for these pumpkin spiced bites. Yes, a $5 special on each box.
I remember the exact day and where I was when I decided to promote this. I honestly thought I’d get like 10 orders. So no big deal, right?
That was until people started sharing it and then all of a sudden my inbox flooded. Over 150 orders and close to 2000 bites rolled and all by the end of the weekend. HOLY MOLY!
I begged my best friend and husband to help. I payed them in wine and samples. I am pretty sure I bought all the pumpkin spice there was at our local grocer, along with cocoa powder. I also developed carpel tunnel syndrome after rolling all those by hand. Kidding. I didn’t. But I did get hand cramps.
But wait, there’s a point to my story.
Remembering that story, I think I should recreate the pumpkin spiced chocolate bites recipe, but be more practical about it, ya know?
I mean people like Pumpkin. People like chocolate (duh). And people especially like when both are made healthy. Oh, and people like FALL flavors and a good deal. Duh!
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Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 18-20 bites 1x
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Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites {Grain Free}
Ingredients
- 1/4 –1/3 cup grain free granola
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein, cocoa, or chocolate peanut flour {see notes for paleo option
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (I use enjoy life vegan friendly chocolate chips)
- 1/4 cup pecans (crushed or chopped) feel free to use candied pecans to make extra festive
- 1–2 tbsp pumpkin spice (and some to coat after)
- 1/3 cup almond butter (roasted is best)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut flour or extra protein if batter is too runny
Instructions
- First, if you have a large pieces of granola, mix it in a blender a little to get a more fine consistency.
- Then, in large bowl, add in all your dry ingredients.
- Then mix in your nut butter, extracts, and last the honey. Mix well (I use my hands).
- 1 tbsp of coconut flour or extra protein ONLY if batter is too runny.
- Roll into bite size balls. You can then roll bites in the extra protein/cinnamon powder after you roll. Makes about 22-24 balls.
- Feel free to roll into larger bites, or smaller to make more.
- Add more honey/nut butter if they end up being too dry to roll. Just depends on type of protein you use.
- Freeze or keep in refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Once frozen, sprinkle with extra pumpkin spice and store in ziplock bag.
Notes
1/4 tsp butter extract is optional. But it does help bring out the buttery pecan flavor.
To make it paleo, use chocolate cocoa powder versus protein. a heaping 1/3 cup. or grassfed whey protein.
So here I am today, offering you a FREE pumpkin spiced chocolate pecan pie no bake bites recipe, and a giveaway!
*Update: The giveaway is over.*
Watch this quick video to see how to make these delicious bites of goodness.
I’m also going to offer you a healthy FALL food to make them with. And I’m also going to tell you that these bites are even better than my previous pumpkin spiced chocolate bites. No lie!
And EVEN more amazing With EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE (Cocoa powder) vs protein powder. Well, that and maybe I’m a sucker for dark chocolate.
Thanks to Blissful Eats Granola for helping me with this FALL food giveaway! I used their amazing Paleo and Vegan friendly Maple Nut Granola in this recipe with a touch of pecan and of course, more chocolate chips added. Spot on! But you have a chance to win both their paleo granolas.
Yep, 1 winner for the Pumpkin Bites and one winner for the 2 Pack of Blissful Eats Granola. No $5 special, just free! Although if we ever win lotto, I’m happy to buy a machine to help me make 2000 of these and give them away, haha. Pray for that, OK?
Have you tried pumpkin spice with dark chocolate?
You should, so hurry, make them! Okay I may be bias.
*UPDATED*
No protein powder? No problem! This is the pumpkin spiced EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE pecan pie version! Just use cocoa powder instead of protein! Here, I’ll walk you through it!
Cheers,
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
October 9, 2015 at 5:01 AMYup that sounds just a bit overwhelming! Luckily this is easy plus delicious and we all get to roll our own bites! We’ve been doing a lot of bite and ball making lately and the kids really love rolling the recipe into balls – they’re actually better at it than I am. This is on my must-make list 🙂
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
October 9, 2015 at 5:02 AMI can imagine how stress inducing and tiring making all those bites were for you, oh dear!! At least you can have a good laugh about it now.
My fav use for pumpkin spice is in my morning bowl of oats, with some sautéed apples in the mix too.
Cotter Crunch says
October 9, 2015 at 9:01 AMi needed your help back then. Or just hire you to be my chef! haha
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
October 9, 2015 at 10:14 AMWould would have made an awesome team, I’m sure!
Maybe someday 🙂
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
October 9, 2015 at 6:05 AMI can’t even imagine. But what I can imagine? How delicious these must be! And yes, chocolate and pumpkin spice were made for each other!
Ruthie@She'sWickedHealthy says
October 9, 2015 at 7:14 AMWell I’m glad business is booming! haha. These look so yummy. I held off on pumpkin for a while, but now I’m a goner.
Cotter Crunch says
October 9, 2015 at 7:17 AMhaha that was back then. I don’t think i could keep up with it now. But thank you!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
October 9, 2015 at 7:29 AMOh my gosh you are amazing. 2000 bites?! Yikes I don’t even understand how you could roll that many!! Good for you 🙂 These look awesome, per the usual 😉
What kind of protein/brand do you prefer when maknig your bites? I’ve used brown rice protein before, but am curious as to what has worked for others! I tried a plant blend the other weekend, it was okay, but the flavor overpowered my other ingredients…
Cotter Crunch says
October 9, 2015 at 9:00 AMi like the pea protein best actually. But all work great. the pea protein seems to have a less grainy texture, ya know?
Ashley says
October 9, 2015 at 10:46 AMAwesome, I just got some of that too. Thank you! 😀
Brooke P says
October 9, 2015 at 7:45 AMAhhhh I feel like I go through stages, but right now I’d say pumpkin spice protein shakes….but I can’t wait to try these bites, I think they may take over!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
October 9, 2015 at 7:59 AMThese look awesome! love the flavor combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 9, 2015 at 8:39 AMI do feel like these hit all the holidays! Pumpkin, pecan, pie, okay and chocolate goes with everything….everyday 😛
Aubrey says
October 9, 2015 at 8:42 AMYayyy, vegan friendly pumpkin spiced treats….Yum!
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dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
October 9, 2015 at 9:11 AMim always looking for new bites and balls! this is awesome
Cotter Crunch says
October 10, 2015 at 7:01 AMyay let me know if you try them!
dietitian Jess says
October 9, 2015 at 9:20 AMI don’t have enough pecans in my life- these sounds amazing and clearly made with love <3
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
October 9, 2015 at 10:18 AMWow! You must not have slept a wink that weekend, but that’s amazing lady! I would gladly help you next time you get too many orders!
Jess @hellotofit says
October 9, 2015 at 10:18 AMI have to say, my favorite way to use pumpkin spice is in a pumpkin pie! Classic, right?
Blair says
October 9, 2015 at 10:28 AMNo way! Two of my favorite things in one little bite?! HEAVEN! 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 9, 2015 at 11:29 AMOMG – really?! I didn’t realize it was THAT many orders. Whoa. I’d still be whimpering in a corner. With wine.
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
October 9, 2015 at 11:49 AMHoly moly! I wish I knew about your $5 deal back then 😉 I love pumpkin spice in my coffee and oats.
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KANOELANI says
October 9, 2015 at 1:08 PMOmg yes a pecan pie bite with pumpkin spice woohoo hahaha!!!
Kanoelani says
October 9, 2015 at 1:16 PMOh forgot my fav way to use pumpkin spice is in oatmeal & baking stuff but also in roasting some winter squashed its yum!!
Heather@hungryforbalance says
October 9, 2015 at 1:53 PMI have never tried using pumpkin spice with dark chocolate before! I am boring and usually use pumpkin spice in pumpkin things and/or oatmeal.
2000 bites!?! Craziness!
katie says
October 9, 2015 at 2:02 PMlove pumpkin spice in oatmeal! OR healthy bites 🙂 now lets get a machine!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
October 9, 2015 at 3:06 PMOh my gosh these look so good!! The Blissful Eats site looks awesome, too! 🙂
PS me and a few bloggers are doing a pumpkin week with a link-up..you should def link these on October 23rd!
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Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
October 9, 2015 at 3:38 PMhaha.. oh my gosh! That would be insane! The amount of orders must be a testament to how good these are! They look killer, need to make these next week! Or would you ship me some. hehe. 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
October 10, 2015 at 7:00 AMcome help me! i’ll pay you in wine. haha
mollie k says
October 9, 2015 at 4:59 PMMy favorite way to use pumpkin spice is in oatmeal! That granola sounds delicious!
Kelsey says
October 9, 2015 at 4:59 PMYum, I was just looking for a sweet treat to bring to a movie night tomorrow, and I think I’ve found it. Just subscribed to your newsletter so I can get my hands on more of these recipes 🙂 Also need to get my hands on some pumpkin pie spice. Thanks for sharing!
Cotter Crunch says
October 10, 2015 at 6:59 AMwoohoo yay!
Jody - Fit at 57 says
October 9, 2015 at 7:05 PMThose pics!!!!! I use that spice on everything from apples to recipes to oatmeal & more!!!!!
I visited & did all the stuff you asked! 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
October 10, 2015 at 7:00 AMi hope u win! xxoo
Katie says
October 9, 2015 at 7:28 PMThese look so delicious! I’m putting pumpkin spice on as much as I can (within reason!) this time of year!
Danica says
October 9, 2015 at 11:20 PMI love adding pumpkin spice to cookies and to my morning bowl of oats in the Fall.
Liz S. says
October 10, 2015 at 7:15 AMMy favorite way to use pumpkin spice is in a batch of blondies.
Liz S. says
October 10, 2015 at 7:16 AMI subscribe to the Cotter Crunch newsletter.
Laur says
October 10, 2015 at 8:25 AMMy PSLs, of course. 🙂
She Rocks Fitness says
October 10, 2015 at 9:13 AMPumpkin spice in and on everything! It is just a versatile delicious SPICE! 😉
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
October 10, 2015 at 9:22 AMOh my gosh that black Friday special idea – I bet you were so tired of seeing energy bites by the time you were done with this. But I can’t say I’m surprised, these look amazing! and Chocolate and Pumpkin, you really can’t go wrong there! Yumming 🙂
Alison @racingtales says
October 10, 2015 at 12:49 PMYou did it again! These look amazing. I am definitely going to make these right after I enter the giveaway!
DJ says
October 10, 2015 at 7:18 PMI love pumpkin spice in breakfast muffins.
Yoojin says
October 10, 2015 at 7:53 PMi love making pumpkin pie smoothie bowls with pumpkin spice 🙂
Yoojin says
October 10, 2015 at 7:54 PMi subscribe to your email list!
Kristen s says
October 11, 2015 at 1:43 PMI’m limited in my diet at the moment because of some food sensitivities. How do you think coconut butter would work instead of nut butter? And I think I’ll try Q’ia instead of grain-free granola. I can’t have any nuts.
Cotter Crunch says
October 11, 2015 at 1:50 PMi’ve tried it with coconut butter. it works but it might be a little crumbly. Add more honey or even dates if you can. keep me posted!
Kristen s says
October 11, 2015 at 1:56 PMI’m also trying to kill the candida in my system, which means no sweeteners. And dates are also one of my food sensitivities. Grrr! I’ll just deal with the crumbliness. I don’t care, as long as it tastes good! Or, even half good! 😉
Cotter Crunch says
October 11, 2015 at 3:27 PMtest
GiGi Eats says
October 11, 2015 at 4:26 PMNO BAKE = 10000% dream come true! Holy hell. It’s 100 degrees in LA right now, and I am literally about to CRY!
Cotter Crunch says
October 11, 2015 at 5:07 PMcan we escape to an island if it’s going to be this hot? you bring the salmon skin rolls!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
October 11, 2015 at 5:25 PMI’d happily work for wine and samples, especially if chocolate and pumpkin are involved <3
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
October 11, 2015 at 8:20 PMI would pumpkin spice everything if I could, but all baked goodes for sure.
EA Stewart says
October 13, 2015 at 9:27 AMRight now I’m adding extra pumpkin pie spice to the Pumpkin Spiced Kefir I just bought-quite yummy! And, LOVE these Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites! If only the dog hadn’t eaten the rest of the chocolate chips-#truth-I’d be making them right now 🙂
Bam's Kitchen says
October 13, 2015 at 8:14 PMI am making these today as they sound like the perfect healthy treat for a gathering at any time of the day. Of course as I am trapped here back in time here in HK, and cannot get protein powder readily, will try it with the cocoa powder. Love it! Pinned!
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