Description
These No-Bake Brownie Protein Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Packed with protein and natural sweetness, these bites are easy to make and great for on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dates:
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
Nut Butter:
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
Cocoa Powder Mixture:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Date Paste: In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until it sticks together easily.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Form Bites: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Roll in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for added texture and variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
