Pumpkin Protein Brownie Bites

If you’re looking for a fun fall treat that also helps support your daily protein intake, these Pumpkin Protein Brownie Bites are a great option.

They’re rich, chocolatey, and full of cozy seasonal flavor—made with real pumpkin, protein, and hearty ingredients that help make them more satisfying than your average dessert.

Recipes like this are a simple way to build in a little more balance, especially in midlife when getting enough protein can make a noticeable difference in energy, fullness, and overall results.

Whether you’re craving something sweet, want a seasonal twist, or are just looking for an easy way to add more protein to your day, these brownie bites check all the boxes.

Ingredients

• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder

• 1 C pumpkin puree

• 1/2 C creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)

• 1 C oats (can sub with gluten free)

• 1 C whole wheat flour (or sub with gluten free)

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 C honey

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 1/8 tsp cloves

• 1/3 C chocolate chips (if using minis reduce to 1/4 C)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a medium size bowl combine pumpkin, peanut butter, eggs, honey, vanilla and protein powder. Beat with a hand mixer until well blended.

3. Stir in spices and oats, add flour last and mix until well combined.

4. Spray a 9x12 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.

5. Pour batter into dish and spread evenly, sprinkle chocolate chips on top (or you can mix them into the batter before spreading into the dish!)

6. Bake 15-20 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).

Eat and Enjoy!

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