Delicious and easy protein bites with all the flavor of pecan pie! I made these Pecan Protein Bites last Thanksgiving, and they were a definite crowd-pleaser! I used coconut sugar to sweeten them, but you can substitute a no-calorie sweetener if you'd like to lower the carbs a bit.

close up of freshly cut pecan protein squares, each topped with a pecan half — Pecan Protein Bites

I used a vanilla whey isolate that since been discontinued, but other vanilla whey protein powders would work, like this vanilla whey by ON. And I've used Food Fitness By Paige's delicious vanilla extract. The flavor combination here is incredible!

And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love our caramel pecan protein shake with dates.

Recipe

Pecan Protein Bites

Andréa Marchese

These delicious Pecan Protein Bites have all the flavor of pecan pie in a no-bake, gluten-free, protein treat! Makes 6 pieces. See Notes below to make a bigger batch.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings pieces

Ingredients

½ cup natural vanilla whey protein 51g
2 tablespoons coconut sugar 24g
2 tablespoons coconut flour 16g
¼ cup chopped pecans 27g
2 teaspoons Food Fitness by Paige bourbon vanilla or other quality vanilla extract
2 tablespoons filtered water
6 pecan halves 8g

Instructions

Mix whey protein, coconut sugar, coconut flour, and chopped pecans. Set aside.
Mix vanilla and water, and then add to dry mix.
Mix together, using your hands to fully combine.
Place on a sheet of parchment, and form into a rectangle.
Cut into squares, and top each with a pecan half.
Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

For the batch of 16 pictured, triple the recipe and trim the edges for a clean look.

A note about substitutions: If using casein or vegan protein powder, I would suggest using a sticky liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave) to help bind the mix.

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Comments

Andréa Marchese says

December 12, 2023 at 9:14 am

Hi Ashley, I think using less water or more coconut flour would be a better idea than baking them. I think baking them would make them dry and dense. If you do try it, though, I'd love to know how it goes! (Apologies for the late reply.)
Ashley says

October 04, 2023 at 11:29 pm

Hi there! I found these Pecan Protein Bites extremely sticky. Would baking them help with the "raw batter" stickiness? I was thinking 350F for 10-15 minutes?