Description
These Brownie Protein Bites are a guilt-free, no-bake treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while providing a protein boost. Gluten-free and Paleo-friendly, these bites are perfect for a quick energy pick-me-up or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup Medjool dates (about 13 dates)
- ⅓ cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup protein powder*
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
Coating (Optional)
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Remove the pits from your dates and soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. This softens them, making them easier to blend and giving the filling a chewier texture.
- Drain the water from the dates, then place them in your food processor with the sunflower seed butter and vanilla. Blend until the mixture looks like a thick, sticky caramel.
- Add in the remaining filling ingredients. Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Scoop the dough for the filling and roll into balls, each about one tablespoon in size.
- You can eat the balls as-is, or chill them and then dip them in dark chocolate. To chill them, place the balls on a lined baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Once the balls are chilled, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a small microwavable dish and melt on high heat at 20-30 second intervals, stirring in-between.
- Dip the balls, one at a time into the melted chocolate and place them back on the lined baking sheet to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brownie Protein Bites, Protein Bites Recipe, Gluten-Free Bites, Paleo Dessert, Energy Bites
