No Bake Protein Bites (Cookie Dough or Fudge Brownie)
These No Bake Protein Balls are the easiest way to satisfy your sweet tooth while moving the needle toward your protein goals. Each protein bite contains around 6 to 12 grams of protein depending on how large you make them & is a great option for a snack on the go. Made with simple ingredients and packed with healthy fats & extra protein, choose from Cookie Dough or Fudge Brownie flavors for easy healthy snacking at home or on the go!
Ingredients
Fudge Brownie
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoon natural peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chocolate almond milk can sub for plain almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips melted for coating
- cacao nibs optional, for garnish
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoon natural peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips melted for coating
- sea salt optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the wet & dry ingredients. Add almond flour, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, milk & vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a fork (the batter will get stuck inside a whisk) until no clumps remain. The texture will vary depending on the type of protein powder you use. Ultimately it should be a bit fudgy and thick. If it’s way too thick, you can add a touch more milk 1 teaspoon at a time but be careful not to add more than an additional tbsp. You do want the batter to be thick. Note: step 1 will be the same for both the Cookie Dough & Fudge Brownie truffles but you will use a different flavor of protein powder for each per the ingredients in the recipe card.
- Add chocolate chips. Fold in the mini chocolate chips if you are making the Cookie Dough protein bombs. Skip to step 3 if you are making the Fudge Brownie.
- Scoop the protein balls. Once chocolate chips are fully incorporated (if using), use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form the batter into small balls. Set aside on a parchment lined baking sheet or plate until you have finished the batter. It should make approximately 12 small protein bites or 6 large.
- Coat in chocolate. Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 10-15 sec increments until smooth. Be sure to do this in short spurts so you do not burn the chocolate. Then, coat the truffles in the melted chocolate & place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with additional chocolate & garnish with sea salt or cacao nibs if desired.
- Chill. Leave in the fridge for at least 3 hours so the chocolate fully sets.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, if you can even make them last that long!
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