These healthy no bake keto low carb pumpkin pie bites are the ultimate fat bomb recipe with pumpkin! Made with dairy free cream cheese and pumpkin pie spice, these no bake bites taste like a pumpkin cheesecake! Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Pumpkin Pie Bites- Keto and Vegan
I’ve already shared a keto pumpkin cheesecake bites recipe, but that was lacking a little in the pumpkin flavor. Now in the midst of fall and Autumn, I feel like it’s the perfect time for the classic pumpkin pie to come into play.
I’ve wanted to do a play on a bunch of my keto fat bomb recipes. We’ve had almond joy, chocolate and coconut, and even pumpkin pie filling. It’s time for the creamy, delicious pie to get its fill!
I’m a huge fan of cheesecake, but it’s something I can only tolerate in small doses. These pumpkin pie no bake bites are the perfect recipe to satisfy the craving. Thanks to the use of dairy-free cream cheese, it has a slightly tangy yet smooth and creamy texture….while also loaded with pumpkin pie spices.
This might be sinful to some, but another reason I love these no bake bites is that unlike a traditional pumpkin pie, it has no crust. I’ve always been one to eat the fillings of pies and cheesecakes, so this recipe is my dream.
Of course, I wanted it to be quick, easy and healthy and this ticked the bill. In fact, I brought a batch of these for some friends to try, and they thought I was giving them straight up pumpkin cheesecake filling.
oh yes.
These no bake keto and low carb pumpkin pie bites may sound a little too healthy, but I promise they taste anything but. We’ve mentioned the texture already (Smooth, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth level) but the ingredients are all wholesome, healthy and suitable for most diets, including paleo and vegan readers.
Keto pumpkin pie bites ingredients-
- Cream cheese
- A nut or seed butter
- Pumpkin puree
- A granulated sweetener of choice
- Pumpkin pie spice
THE CREAM CHEESE
There are several options for the cream cheese part of the recipe.
Using a store-bought cream cheese is easiest, and most dietary lifestyles can be covered (and I’ve tested too!).
Keto friends, any full-fat cream cheese of choice will work. You can use some reduced fat varieties, but please be wary that the carbohydrate content generally increases, and some brands considerably.
There are many vegan and dairy free cream cheese varieties available on the market. Just be cautious that many have savory flavorings, so choose a plain version. Spreadable or softened cream cheese works best.
Making your own homemade dairy free cream cheese works too, and I’ve included a recipe and instructions in this post.
THE NUT OR SEED BUTTER
While any nut or seed butter works, I wanted to keep these no bake pumpkin pie bites nut-free. As such, I used a no added sugar sunflower seed butter. It combined well with the cream cheese and had a nice overall flavor.
If you don’t have a nut allergy, almond butter or peanut butter (not technically paleo) can be used. Cashew butter is also fantastic and would be best for a more pumpkin cheesecake fat bomb flavor.
PUMPKIN PUREE
After traveling extensively outside of America, making homemade pumpkin puree is easier than we think!
Alternatively, if you have access to it, using an unsweetened 100% pumpkin puree is perfect. Don’t use pumpkin pie filling, as that is pre-sweetened and loaded with sugar.
THE GRANULATED SWEETENER OF CHOICE
To make these pumpkin cheesecake slash pumpkin pie fat bombs, I used a monk fruit granulated sweetener. Not only is it keto and vegan-friendly, but it also has the perfect sugar-like texture. Monk fruit sweetener is also low carb and stevia sweetened, so it is all natural.
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
Again, you can buy store-bought pumpkin pie spice or you can easily make your own! I’ve included my own homemade pumpkin pie spice mix here– Just adjust to suit your taste buds!
Pumpkin pie fat bombs, keto pumpkin cheesecake fat bombs or paleo vegan no bake pumpkin bites- The name may change but the taste and texture of this healthy no bake pumpkin dessert remain the same- It needs to be made, STAT!
No Bake Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Bites (Paleo, Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese of choice, softened * See notes
- 3/4 cup sunflower seed butter Can use any smooth nut or seed butter of choice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice, divided
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, divided
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup of your granulated sweetener and 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice and mix well. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix very well. The batter should be smooth and thick. Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes, to slightly firm up.
- Line a large plate with parchment paper. Slightly wet your hands and form 24 small balls. Dip each ball in the prepped pumpkin pie spice and sweetener mixture and place on the lined plate. Repeat until all bites are lightly coated.
- Place in the freezer to firm up.
Notes
Nutrition
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1/4 cup of pumpkin pie spice seems like a lot. Is that a typo?
YES!!! Sorry, 2 tablespoons!
1/4 cup pumpkin pie spice?
Apologies for the oversight- It’s 2 tablespoons total!!!
Cheesecake is definitely something I can only do in small doses unless the crust is made with dates and oats and the filling is almond butter. The tartiness and richness of a cheesecake is a bit heavy. Ironic because I could eat an entire baked chocolate cake or lemon cake without a hitch! Anyways, these cheesecake bites look glorious. Sugar-coated pumpkin pie bites sound like a perfect treat!
What could I use If I don’t have not butter
Sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter!
I accidentally bought 1/3 fat cheese cheese because I was rushing to get out of the store but these are amazing! Next time I’ll buy the right cream cheese
Thanks for the feedback, Kaitlin!
Can I use baling splenda? I live on Guam and they dont have many choices?
If you can tolerate splenda, sure!
Can these be frozen?
They sure can 🙂
Hi! Could you use stevia instead? If so, do you know how much?
I haven’t tried myself, feel free to experiment and see.
Would a natural peanut butter work or is sunflower seed the best option?
I don’t see why not- Try to make sure it is of the smooth variety 🙂
I just made these using Gingerbread Almond Butter by Base Culture and OMG……..THEY ARE AMAZING!!!!!!
So glad to hear it!
I was craving something with pumpkin and cream cheese.
This recipe hit the spot.
The sugar and spice was a bit much, but of course I can adjust the amounts.
Thank for this recipe. I have a feeling I will be making this a lot.