Brownie Protein Bites (Print Version)
Fudgy chocolate protein bites made with oats, cocoa, nut butter and maple—no-bake, quick snack or post-workout boost.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
09 - Pinch fine sea salt
# How To Make:
01 - Pulse rolled oats in a food processor until they form a coarse flour.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine sea salt to the processor; pulse to integrate.
03 - Add maple syrup or honey, nut butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until a sticky dough develops. If the mixture is too dry, incorporate additional milk one teaspoon at a time.
04 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chips using a spatula or by hand.
05 - Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No baking and minimal cleanup make these perfect for busy days when you still want something homemade.
- They hit the sweet spot between a chocolatey dessert and a healthy, protein-packed snack you actually look forward to.
02 -
- Don't skip the chilling step—if you do, you'll end up with squishy bites that don't hold shape in your bag.
- Using nut butter straight from the fridge makes the dough too hard to mix; room temperature is your friend here.
03 -
- Grinding oats just enough for texture—don’t over-process for the best chew.
- Letting the bites chill not only firms them up but deepens all the chocolate flavor.