🍂 Pecan Pie High Protein Low Sugar Bites

When the leaves start turning and the smell of pies fills the air, you don’t have to sacrifice your nutrition goals for flavor. These Pecan Pie Protein Bites bring warm, nutty pecan-pie satisfaction into snack-friendly, high-protein, low-sugar bites that your whole crew can enjoy throughout Fall! Whether you're prepping for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or simply craving autumn in a bite, this treat has you covered.

✅ High in protein
✅ Gluten-free & refined-sugar-free
✅ No heavy bake time required

Created by one of our fabulous, Brand Ambassadors, Functional Dietitian, Erica Tangeman

🥧 Servings - 24-30 bites

⏰ Time - 5 minutes prep + ~8-10 minutes crust bake + chill time

🛒 INGREDIENTS

Crust / Shortbread Base

• 1 oz maple-keto granola (or granola of choice)
  
  

• 1 B.T.R. Nation Cinnamon Cashew Crunch Protein + Bar
  
  

• 2 oz organic sprouted pecans (Erica uses Lark Ellen Farm)
  
  

• 2 Tbsp golden monk-fruit sweetener with allulose (Erica uses Lakanto)
  
  

• ½ tsp sea salt
  
  

• 2 Tbsp nut butter softened (Erica uses Mixed Up Foods The New Favorite Nut Butter)
  
  

• 2–4 Tbsp water (as needed)
  
  

Protein-Salted-Caramel Layer

• ½ cup Medjool dates (pitted and soaked in hot water ~10 min)
  
  

• ¼ cup golden monk-fruit sweetener
  
  

• 1 Tbsp almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
  
  

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ tsp sea salt
  
  

• ½ cup cottage cheese (for creaminess)
  
  

• Pecans: 1 half per bite (for topping)
  
  

👩🍳DIRECTIONS

1. Make the Crust / Shortbread Base

• Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  
  

• In a food processor, combine granola, B.T.R. bar, pecans, monk-fruit sweetener, and salt; pulse into fine crumbs.
  
  

• Add nut butter and mix; gradually add water as needed until dough holds together.
  
  

• Using a small cookie scoop, portion dough into each cavity of a mini muffin tin (~24-cup). Bake ~8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  
  

2. Make the Protein-Salted-Caramel Layer

• In the food processor, combine dates, monk-fruit sweetener, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Add a splash of water if needed for smooth caramel consistency.
  
  

• Add cottage cheese and process until creamy.
  
  

3. Assemble the Bites

• Spoon a dollop of the caramel mixture into each cooled crust.
  
  

• Top each with one pecan half and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  
  

• Refrigerate or freeze until set. Store chilled.
  
  

🎉 Why These Are a Fall Favorite

• They deliver that classic pecan-pie flavor without the heavy corn syrups and refined sugar.
  
  

• Ideal for Thanksgiving snacks, post-meal treats, or cozy fall dessert swaps.
  
  

• High protein, low added sugar = smart indulgence.
  
  

• Gluten-free, portable, and perfect for prepping ahead of gatherings.

Get your mixing bowl out, let the aroma of pecans and caramel fill the air, and share something truly delicious and goof-for-you at your next cozy Fall gathering. 

Set them out at your next get-together and watch your friends and family reach for seconds… because some flavors just feel like home in every bite.