Brownie Protein Bites (Printable Version)
Fudgy chocolate protein bites with oats, nut butter and dark chips — no-bake, quick, and portable.
# 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 (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
09 - Pinch fine sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Place rolled oats in a food processor and pulse until a coarse flour consistency forms.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine sea salt to the oats. Pulse several times to combine evenly.
03 - Add pure maple syrup or honey, chosen nut butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Blend until a sticky dough forms, adding additional milk by the teaspoon if necessary.
04 - Fold dark chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Roll the dough into 12 uniform balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.
06 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to achieve the optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These brownie bites satisfy chocolate cravings without wrecking your focus or leaving you heavy during the day.
- One batch means a dozen perfectly portable snacks to power up post-workout or mid-afternoon.
02 -
- Once, I rushed the chilling step and ended up with bites that crumbled—patience really is key for fudgy texture.
- Switching from a spoon to slightly damp hands makes shaping way easier and much less messy.
03 -
- If your dough is too dry, a teaspoon of milk at a time can save it.
- Using mini chocolate chips ensures every bite is chocolate-studded instead of hiding pockets at the bottom.