Last Updated on April 11, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Looking for high protein gluten free snacks? Try these delicious gluten free protein bites for a delicious afternoon snack that isn’t high in sugar.
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Gluten Free Protein Bites Recipe
You are going to love these gluten free protein bites! Finding healthy snacks for two teenagers can be a bit of a challenge. Add in the fact that one of them is gluten intolerant and it becomes even more of a challenge.
I want the kids to enjoy the snacks I make but I want them to be healthy too. I try really hard to limit the amount of junk food they eat. If you have teenagers, you know that isn’t easy.
They stop for fast food after a game with the team. They spend the night at friends’ homes and have their own money to buy snacks.
At this point in their lives, I realize that I can only control what I offer them to eat at home.
Benefits of higher protein snacks
Because my son is active, he tends to eat snacks that are higher in protein. When he grabs snacks at the store, he goes for protein bites, protein bars and protein shakes.
Protein provides the body with essential amino acids. Amino acids are important cell building blocks that help build healthy muscles, repair tissue faster and support a healthy immune system.
Protein also helps you stay full longer, which can help those of us that are watching our weight.
Protein mix for high protein snacks
I don’t always love all the ingredients in the store bought protein products so I decided that it was time I learned to make my own. I started with a base of Wholesome Cravings Pumpkin spice Protein Baking Mix.
These baking mixes are 100% whole grain and gluten-free. They use only high-quality ingredients without preservatives or artificial ingredients.
They are 100% all natural so I trust them as part of our diet. Plus, they are also a Vermont company and I love supporting local businesses.
What can I add to protein bites?
The Pumpkin Spice Protein Baking Mix contains pea protein and gluten-free as well as flax seeds and raisins. You can experiment with adding in a variety of chopped nuts and seeds to find the combination that works best for your family.
Wholesome Cravings also offers Decadent Chocolate Chip, Banana Chocolate Chip and Apple Ginger Baking Mixes. They can be prepared as muffins, bars or follow my recipe above and make your own gluten-free protein bites.
These products are currently unavailable and it appears the website is no longer operational. But, I would encourage you to try this with another gluten free protein baking mix like FlapJacked which is also gluten free. Or try the Paleo energy bites by Larabar.
Gluten Free Protein Bites Recipe
Looking for high protein gluten free snacks? Try these delicious gluten free protein bites for a delicious afternoon snack that isn't high in sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 box of Wholesome Cravings 100% Whole Grain Pumpkin Spice Protein Baking Mix (4.69 oz)
- 3/4 cup organic pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp organic raw sugar
- 3 eggs or equivalent egg replacer to make them vegan
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat 350F
- Mix eggs, pumpkin and sugar in a bowl.
- Add baking mix. Stir until combined.
- Add pumpkin seeds & chia seeds and stir until combined.
- Bake in mini muffin pans 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 153Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 248mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 8g
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Yum! I could imagine finding cute “green’ & utilitarian packaging that would wrap up a few bites, and having them in the refrigerator, to take one (or two) on the way out the door! Â That could encourage having these healthy treats away from home, too! instead of who knows what!!!
That definitely would make snacking easier! Â I hate not having a healthy snack available when I want one.
These sound really delicious! All those seeds must make the crunchy and yummy!
Thanks, Joanna! They did have a great texture!
Ellen, you always share the best gluten-free recipes! Thanks for this one, too!
Thank you so much, Janel!
What a great snack. I am trying to increase my protein so these would be great.Â
Thanks, Tammilee! They would definitely be a great choice!
they all sound amazing although apple and chocolate would be my top 2 choices to start.
and yay new england companies!
LOL those were my husband’s top choices too!
Looks yummy! I don’t eat meat very often, so I could use tasty ways to add protein to my diet! Will have to give this a try! 🙂
If you try them, let me know your favorite flavor!
This is great! Â I’ve been running out of ideas for breakfast foods that I can eat! Â I just started a gluten free lifestyle (I hate the word ‘diet’) this month! Â I’m hoping it helps with my Fibromyalgia symptoms. Â I’m having issues with eggs by themselves so I’ll have to give this a whirl!
Lifestyle is so much better! Â Hope that it works for you!
Those look so good! Love that you added vegan instructions too!
Thanks, Heather! Â I wanted to make it as versatile as possible.
These look delicious. I’ve not tried Chia seeds yet, but I keep hearing how good they are for me. I do love pumpkin though. You just can’t go wrong with pumpkin. 🙂
I agree, Tonya. Â It’s one of my favorite flavors.
I love that you added pumpkin seeds. I bet it makes the texture really nice.
I loved the way they came out! If you like seeds, you could try sunflower seeds too!
I love that they have protein in it. Would be a healthy treat for the kids
Definitely would, Tara. Much better than a lot of store bought treats.
Those look so good. I haven’t seen those mixes yet but I’ll keep an eye out.Â
You can find them all on Amazon, Nicole.Â
I will have to keep an eye out for these mixes. These muffins sound great! Love all those ingredients!!
They really were delicious and I love the different flavor options.
I have not heard of this company before, but I like the idea of having a baking base that has a whack load of protein in it!
Me too and baking mixes are so easy to start with!
These look so good that you almost forget they’re good for you! Bet I could convince my kids to try these too!
Definitely could, Sharon! Mine enjoyed them without even knowing they were healthy or gluten free!
We’re constantly trying to find protein options to help curb our cravings. I’ve never tried anything like this before.
They really do work for that reason, Nicole!
Oh those protein bites look absolutely delicious! And those mixes! Yum! I want the decadent Chocolate chip mix!
I cannot wait to try that one next, Amber!
I have never heard of these but plan to check them out for my daughter who has celiac. The recipe looks delicious, as usual. 🙂
Thanks so much, Pam!
These look so good. I go for anything with pumpkin. And, after having Lap-Band surgery 3 years ago, head for protein first too. I’m pinning your recipe to give it a try. I’ll bet my kids will love them, too.
My son really liked them. Â They work for a quick breakfast on the run too!
These protein bites look so yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe, I am going to try them this weekend!
Let me know how you like them, Jennifer!
I need to try these. I’m always looking for more healthy snack options, and these look like just the thing.
They definitely are healthy, Mel!
I’ll share this post/recipe with my mother in law who has Celiac. And they look oh so very good 🙂
They really were delicious! Hope she enjoys them!
those look delicious! I could really use a snack right about now!
Me too, Diane!
Looks like a snack that will give you a boost! Thanks for sharing and I love how you have it Gluten Free, that is something lots of people look for these days!Â
That is so true, Kelsey! So many people have issues with gluten today!
Those sounds great! We have these too and I cannot wait to make them for my kids!Â
I just love these mixes!
I love all of the ingredients in this! Anything pumpkin is my favorite. I recently started using Chia Seeds (just a few weeks ago) and am totally hooked on them because I love the nutrition that they add to recipes. Love that this recipe has so many good ingredients.
Thanks, Daisy! Â I love adding chia seeds into baked goods!
These look so delicious and would be great for after a long run.Â
Thanks for sharing!
They would definitely work after a good work out!