Description
Indulge in these Healthy Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites that are packed with flavor and nutrients. These no-bake, gluten-free treats are perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Dates:
- 1 cup pitted dates
Almond Butter:
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
Cocoa Powder:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Protein Powder:
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
Salt:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Chips:
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Rainbow Sprinkles:
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles (optional, for cosmic effect)
Instructions
- Blend Dates: In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Add Ingredients: Add almond butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Pulse until well combined.
- Mix Chocolate Chips: Add mini chocolate chips and pulse a few more times to mix them in.
- Form Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Roll in Sprinkles: Roll each ball in rainbow sprinkles, pressing lightly so they stick.
- Chill: Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can use peanut butter or cashew butter for a flavor variation.
- Add a tablespoon of water if the mixture feels too dry to roll.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
