pecan pie protein bites (Edit recipe)

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pecan pie, but make it bite-sized, protein-packed, & totally good-for-you 🙌🥧 no corn syrup needed here. these pecan pie protein bites bring all the cozy flavors with a healthy twist: a nutty shortbread crust, creamy cottage cheese–infused salted caramel, a crunchy pecan, & a sprinkle of salt on top. grain-free, refined sugar-free, & a perfect fall-time snack!

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

18

Serves: 24-30

Ingredients

pecan shortbread crust

2 oz maple keto granola (click for recipe), or granola of choice
1 Cinnamon Cashew Crunch Protein + Superfood Bar - B.T.R. Nation
1 oz Organic Sprouted Pecans - Lark Ellen Farm
2 Tbsp Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose) - Lakanto
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
2 Tbsp mixed nut butter (click for recipe), or nut butter of choice, softened in the microwave for 15-30 seconds
2 - 4 Tbsp Water

protein salted caramel

0.5 cup Medjool Dates, pitted & soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
1/4 cup Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose) - Lakanto
1 Tbsp Almond Butter, or nut butter of choice
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 cup Cottage Cheese

for topping

24 - 30 Organic Sprouted Pecans - Lark Ellen Farm, 1 half per bite
1 - 2 tsp Bourbon Barrel Smoked Vanilla Finishing Salt - Texas Salt Co., or regular sea salt

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

pecan shortbread crust

preheat oven to 350.
in a food processor, add maple keto granola, BTR bar, pecans, monk fruit, & salt; blitz into powder.
add softened nut butter + water to crust & mix well.
using a small sized cookie scoop, add a scoop of crust mixture to the bottom of a 24 silicon mini muffin tin.
bake for ~8-10 minutes; let cool completely.

protein salted caramel

to a food processor, add all ingredients for protein salted caramel.
slowly add a little water as needed to thin out a bit.

assembling your bites

add a small sized cookie scoop of protein salted caramel to each bite.
add 1 pecan half + a sprinkle of salt on top.
refrigerate or freeze & enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	32
Fat:	1 g
Carbohydrates:	4 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	1 g
Sodium:	183 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	4 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.