No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites (GF/DF)

• 1 C dates, pitted

• 3/4 C organic pumpkin puree

• 1/2 C raw cashews, unsalted

• 1/2 C raw almonds, unsalted

• 2 Tbsp chia seeds

• 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds

• 2 Tbsp cacao powder (+ 1/4 C for dusting the bites)

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 scoop *collagen powder

Combine all ingredients into a high powered blender. Pulse until the contents are broken down, but NOT smooth. It works best to keep a texture to the mixture for rolling into bite-sized portions.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 20-minutes to allow the mixture to chill + firm up for rolling. While refrigerating, add 1/4 C cacao powder to a medium, shallow bowl.

To roll the bites, we recommend using a spoon to grab a bite-sized amount. Set it in the bowl of cacao and roll a bit to get a little cacao stuck to the mixture. Finish by rolling into a ball with your hands and set aside. (The mixture can be a bit sticky if you choose not to roll in cacao before forming.)

Serve, refrigerate or freeze for later!

Find all of our favorite collagen products here, including Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides-unflavored.

This recipe can be made vegan-friendly with the omission of collagen powder.

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