Protein Brownie Bites
These protein brownie bites are the perfect healthy snack for those wanting something chocolatey, filling, and made with real ingredients. They're no-bake, naturally sweetened and are a good source of protein and fiber. Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes.
Servings 16 balls
Calories 122kcal
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 12 soft, pitted Medjool dates
- ¼ cup drippy almond butter
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal (also called ground flaxseeds)
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ¼ tsp. fine sea salt
Optional Chocolate Drizzle
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- ½ tsp. coconut oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until ingredients are finely ground and mixture sticks together when pressed between your fingers.
- Using roughly 2 tablespoons of the mixture, scoop and roll into balls. You should get 16 balls.
- If drizzling with chocolate, melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in increments of 30-45 seconds, until fully melted. Drizzle over each ball and sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- If your dates have pits, remove the pits before adding to the food processor.
- If mixture is too dry, add an additional tablespoon, or two, of almond butter.
- If drizzling with chocolate, place balls in the freezer for 15 minutes first to firm up.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
