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Looking for a Halloween snack that's actually worth eating? These witch finger protein bites mix JustLoading peanut butter, oat flour and almonds into a spooky, no-fuss recipe that bakes in about 20 minutes and works just as well as an everyday high-protein snack once the holiday is over.
Enjoy this #Halloween with a spine-chilling recipe: protein witch fingers. Got your vampire fangs, werewolf blood and witch hair ready yet?
Ingredients for Witch Finger Protein Bites
| JustLoading Peanut Butter | 60 g |
| Sweetener | 60 g |
| Oat Flour | 200 g |
| Almonds | 16 units |
| Homemade strawberry jam | 3 tbsp |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 70 ml |
How many witch fingers does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 16 witch fingers, one for each almond used as a nail, which is enough for a small Halloween gathering or a few days of snacking.
Can I use a different nut butter instead of peanut butter?
Yes, any of JustLoading's peanut butter varieties work well here, and other nut butters with a similar thick texture can be swapped in without changing the method.
How to Make Witch Finger Protein Bites
- Mix all the ingredients together, except the almonds and jam, until you get a manageable, compact dough.
- Shape the dough into long finger shapes and get creative: press in a knuckle or two, then push an almond into the tip of each one before baking so it looks like a nail.
- Once shaped, bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, then take them out and let them cool for 30 minutes.
- Dab a little jam onto each almond nail to look like blood, and they're ready to eat.
How long should I bake the witch fingers?
Bake the shaped fingers in a preheated oven at 180°C for around 20 minutes, then let them cool for about 30 minutes before handling them or adding the strawberry jam nail polish.
Can I make this recipe without turning on the oven?
The dough itself is edible raw since it does not contain eggs, so you can skip baking and shape the fingers straight from the fridge if you prefer a no-bake version, though the texture will be softer.
Why do the fingers need to cool for 30 minutes after baking?
Letting them cool firms up the oat flour base, which makes the fingers easier to handle and keeps the almond nail and jam detail in place when you serve them.
Just Tip! Picking the Right Peanut Butter
Just tip! If you're tired of the usual peanut butter and want to give this recipe a different twist, try one of JustLoading's peanut butter varieties:
- Healthy peanut butter: a natural peanut butter made 100% from roasted peanuts, with a smooth, creamy texture and no added sugar or other additives.
- Crunchy peanut butter: the same natural, 100% roasted-peanut recipe, with a crunchy texture that's just as creamy underneath.
What's the difference between smooth and crunchy peanut butter for this recipe?
Smooth peanut butter blends into the dough more evenly and gives a uniform texture, while crunchy peanut butter adds small bits that give the fingers a slightly rougher, more bone-like texture.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, the dough keeps well covered in the fridge for a day, so you can mix it in advance and shape and bake the fingers closer to when you plan to serve them.
Storing and Serving Your Witch Fingers
Once they're baked, cooled and finished with their jam nails, witch finger protein bites keep well and travel easily, which makes them a solid option for Halloween parties, lunchboxes or a quick protein top-up between meals.
How should I store leftover witch fingers?
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four or five days, since the strawberry jam nail needs refrigeration once it is added.
Can I prepare these for a Halloween party in advance?
Yes, you can bake the fingers a day or two ahead and store them without the jam, then add the jam nail detail just before serving so it looks fresh.
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