Pumpkin Pie Bites (Gluten- & Dairy-Free)

If pumpkin pie is your favorite holiday dessert but you’d rather skip the sugar crash, these Pumpkin Pie Bites are the answer.
They’re soft, spiced, and naturally sweet, a snack that satisfies cravings while fueling your body with healthy fats, fiber, and plant protein.

Made with real pumpkin purée, almond butter, and gut-supportive spices, they’re the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up or after-dinner treat. Best of all? They require zero baking and come together in minutes.

Ingredients (Makes 12–14 bites)

• ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

• ¼ cup almond butter

• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey

• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or ¼ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg)

• ¼ cup coconut flour

• Pinch of sea salt

Optional toppings: shredded coconut, crushed pecans, or extra pumpkin pie spice for dusting

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together pumpkin purée, almond butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

2. Add coconut flour and salt; mix until a thick dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a teaspoon more flour at a time.

3. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper.

4. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.

5. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later.

Health Benefits:

1. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, both essential for immune health and gut-lining repair.
2. Almond butter provides healthy fats and magnesium for hormone balance.
3. Coconut flour adds prebiotic fiber that supports a healthy microbiome.
4. Pumpkin spice contains cinnamon, which helps regulate blood sugar and keeps energy steady.

Together, these ingredients deliver the sweetness of dessert with the steady energy of a balanced snack... no crash, no guilt.

Tips & Variations

• Add a scoop of collagen or plant protein powder to turn them into post-workout bites.

• Roll in melted dark chocolate for a more decadent version.

• Swap almond butter for cashew or sunflower butter if nut-free.

Enjoy!

Dr Sheena