Chocolate Energy Bites
These Chocolate Energy Bites are a tasty and healthy treat, bursting with oats, protein, cocoa powder, and peanut butter! Rich in flavor and made with wholesome ingredients, they’re the perfect protein-packed snack.
Servings: 25 energy bites
Cost: $2.87
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips coarsely chopped
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder see note 1
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the chocolate into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped chocolate, creamy peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, sea salt, chocolate protein powder, old-fashioned oats, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat until the mixture is well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or 1-tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop even-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place on a parchment paper lined plate and freeze for 15 minutes before eating.
Notes
Note 1: Make sure to get Dutch-process cocoa, not natural or plain cocoa powder. The Dutch process offers a more robust and intense chocolate flavor.
Storage: Store in the fridge for 1–2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like these best straight from the freezer, thawed for 5 minutes or so at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 25energy bites | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 6.2g | Sodium: 138.8mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 8.4g