5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Dessert
Ingredients
1/2 cup natural drippy peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup coconut palm syrup (honey also works)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup protein powder of choice*
1/3 cup flaxseed meal
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
1 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, coconut palm syrup and vanilla extract until well combined. Add in protein powder, coconut, flaxseed meal, oats, chocolate chips and chia seeds. Mix until well combined. I usually have to use my hands to mix and work with the dough. At this point you should be able to form balls that stick together. Because all peanut butter/nut butter consistencies are different and depending on what protein powder you use, you may need to add in more nut butter or sweetener to help the balls stick together.
Form into 12 balls and place in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer for a month. Enjoy!
Notes
*For the protein powder, I normally use Aloha’s Vanilla protein powder (vegan). Bob’s Red Mill unflavored Whey protein powder is also great. If you don’t have any protein powder, these balls should be just fine without it too, although you may need to add more oats.
For the nut butter: I used an all-natural drippy peanut butter with only peanuts and salt. The natural kind with no additives is best for this recipe.
This recipe can be made nut free by using sunflower seed butter and nut free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 150
Total Carbohydrates: 12.6g
Total Fat: 8.8g
Dietary fiber: 2.5g
Protein: 6.1g
Saturated fat: 2.5g
Amount Per: 1 ball (based on 14)
Sugar: 6.7g