Brownie Protein Bites (Printable)
Rich fudgy chocolate protein bites with oats, nut butter and dark chips — no baking required; chill to set.
# 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 It:
01 - In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats until a coarse flour consistency is achieved.
02 - Add the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fine sea salt to the oats. Pulse to evenly mix.
03 - Add maple syrup, nut butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until a sticky dough forms. If the mixture appears too dry, incorporate additional milk by the teaspoon until cohesive.
04 - Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Portion the dough into 12 equal-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate the bites for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They taste like fudgy brownie batter, but secretly fuel your muscles.
- One bowl and no baking means you can whip them up even on your busiest days.
02 -
- If the dough is crumbly, extra milk is your friend—add a little at a time until it holds together.
- I found out the hard way that warm hands melt the chips, so cool your hands under water before rolling.
03 -
- Bite into one right after chilling for the best brownie-like experience.
- If you see dry bits at the bottom of your bowl, use a spatula to scrape and knead them back in—it’s worth the patience.