Brownie Protein Bites (Printable)
Fudgy, no-bake chocolate protein bites with oats and nut butter; portable snack for workouts.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
09 - Pinch fine sea salt
# How To Make:
01 - Process rolled oats in a food processor until a coarse flour texture is achieved.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt to the oats. Pulse to mix thoroughly.
03 - Add maple syrup, nut butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until a sticky dough forms. Add additional milk by the teaspoon if mixture is too dry.
04 - Fold in dark chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
05 - Portion and roll the dough into 12 uniform balls. Arrange on a tray lined with parchment paper.
06 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to ensure optimal texture and firmness.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They taste like brownies but you can grab one straight from the fridge after a workout and feel like you got away with something.
- Every ingredient pulls double duty: incredible flavor and a sneaky hit of protein to keep you going.
02 -
- Once, in a hurry, I skipped chilling and the bites ended up way too soft and sticky.
- It took several batches to learn that a splash more milk can rescue even the driest dough, so trust your hands when rolling.
03 -
- Let your bites chill fully for maximum fudgy goodness—patience pays off.
- The best flavor comes from a protein powder you genuinely enjoy, not just tolerate.