Brownie Protein Bites (Printable)
Fudgy no-bake chocolate protein bites with oats, nut butter, maple and dark chips—quick healthy snack.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Pulse rolled oats in a food processor until they reach a coarse flour consistency.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt to the food processor; pulse until blended.
03 - Add pure maple syrup or honey, natural nut butter, milk of choice, and vanilla extract; blend until the mixture forms a sticky dough. If the mixture is dry, add additional milk one teaspoon at a time.
04 - Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly.
05 - Roll the mixture into 12 even balls and arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
06 - Chill the bites in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can whip these up in minutes without turning on the oven, and no one will believe they're packed with protein.
- The fudgy chocolate flavor makes it feel indulgent, but you’ll know it’s actually a smart, wholesome pick-me-up.
02 -
- Too much liquid makes them sticky and hard to shape; always add the milk gradually.
- If you freeze the dough for a few minutes before rolling, it saves your hands from getting too coated and messy.
03 -
- Sifting the cocoa powder prevents any surprise bitter clumps in the dough.
- A gentle hand with the chocolate chips means each bite gets just enough melty goodness, without overwhelming the texture.