Well there’s no question, I’m a huge fan of energy bites! 😆 If you peruse my recipes, you’ll see a ton to choose from! These Chocolate Protein Bites are my latest creation and obsession!
Energy bites are just that; a bite of energy! You can enjoy these any time, really, but as a quick source of energy, they are best right before or right after a workout.
Chocolate Protein Bites
Great pre- or post-workout for a quick source of energy!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup raw walnuts or pecans any nut can work and you can sub seeds for allergies
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten free
- 1/3 cup pitted dates
- 1/3 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter any natural nut or seed butter could work, unsweetened
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate flavored protein powder I used Ascent Plant Protein, can sub whey isolate if dairy is tolerated
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Add nuts and oats to food processor. Pulse till you get coarse crumble.
- Add dates, nut butter, salt and protein powder. Pulse again till mixture comes together.
- Add water one tablespoon at a time (might not need full amount, depending on the protein you use). Mixture will be a bit sticky but should hold together when you squeeze between hands.
- Roll into 24 bites using a teaspoon to scoop out batter. Store in a air-tight glass container in your fridge. Enjoy!
