Brownie Protein Bites (Print)
Fudgy chocolate-protein bites made with oats, nut butter, and maple syrup - easy no-bake snack for energy.
# 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 (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
09 - Pinch fine sea salt
# How To Make:
01 - In a food processor, process rolled oats until they reach the texture of coarse flour.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine sea salt to the food processor; blend to thoroughly mix.
03 - Add pure maple syrup or honey, nut butter, milk of choice, and vanilla extract to the mixture; blend until a sticky dough forms. If necessary, blend in additional milk one teaspoon at a time to achieve the proper consistency.
04 - Fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Arrange on a tray lined with parchment paper.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the bites for optimal texture before serving.
# Expert Tips:
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- They taste just like brownies but fuel you with protein and energy.
- One bowl and a food processor turn clean-up into a breeze—plus, you can sneak in any of your favorite add-ins without anyone noticing.
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- If your dough seems stubbornly dry, add milk only a teaspoon at a time or you risk a sticky mess.
- Letting the bites chill properly makes all the difference—they taste firmer and somehow even more chocolatey after resting.
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- Always taste the mixture before rolling—every brand of protein powder is different, so tweak sweetener or cocoa to match your chocolate mood.
- A pinch more salt than you think brings out the rich fudge flavor in a magical way.