Description
No bake protein-packed breakfast energy bites are chewy, easy to make, delicious, and loaded with healthy nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon protein powder, chocolate or vanilla
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cashews, roasted
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons shaved chocolate or chocolate chips, semi-sweet
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter (or nut butter), oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
- Place cashews and slivered almonds into the bowl of a food processor, then blend until finely ground, about 1 minute. Add to peanut butter mixture, then stir using a rubber spatula until well combined.
- Fold in shaved chocolate or chocolate chips. You may need to use your hands to combine it all together. If so, wet your hands slightly first to prevent sticking.
- Let mixture cool in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Then use your hands to roll out into 12 small bite-size balls. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
How to store: Store these protein energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. If eating from frozen, allow them to defrost first before enjoying.
Shape them into bars: You can also use this mixture to shape into protein bars instead of balls. Just press the mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan, refrigerate, and cut into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American