Brownie Protein Bites (Printable Version)
Fudgy chocolate protein bites with oats and nut butter - no-bake, quick, protein-packed snack.
# What You'll 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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Place rolled oats in a food processor and pulse until a coarse flour consistency is achieved.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine sea salt to the oat flour. Pulse until thoroughly mixed.
03 - Add maple syrup, natural peanut butter or almond butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Blend until a sticky dough forms. If the mixture appears too dry, add additional milk one teaspoon at a time.
04 - Fold in dark chocolate chips with a mixing spoon or spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Roll the dough into 12 uniform balls using your hands and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture and firmness.
# Expert Tips:
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- You can sneak in your favorite protein powder and nobody will ever guess—seriously, not a soul figured it out at the office snack table.
- Minimal mess, fewer dishes, and you don't even need to turn on the oven—could it get any easier?
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- If you skimp on chilling, the bites can be sticky and messy—patience pays off for perfect texture.
- Mixing too much after adding the chocolate chips melts them and makes the chocolate disappear; fold gently for best results.
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- Lining your tray with parchment makes clean-up and removal effortless—don’t skip it.
- Letting the flavor meld overnight in the fridge makes the chocolate taste even richer the next day.