Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free snack that’s no-bake chocolatey, protein-packed, and absolutely scrumptious!
These no-bake chocolate protein bites are the perfect treat for anyone who loves a little sweetness in their life. Made with a combination of vanilla protein powder, almond flour, cacao powder, and a touch of maple syrup, these bites are a healthy and tasty way to satisfy your cravings. Plus, with melted cashew nut butter and almond milk, each bite is packed with creamy, nutty goodness. And the best part? They’re super easy to make – no baking required! So, whether you’re looking for a post-workout snack or simply want to treat yourself, whip up a batch of these delicious protein bites and get ready to indulge in a little piece of heaven.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 5-6 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 5 tbsp melted cashew butter
- 2-4 tbsp almond milk
- A pinch of sea salt
Here are some good substitutes for these no-bake chocolate protein bites:
- Almond Flour: If you don’t have almond flour, you can use other nut flours such as hazelnut or cashew flour. Alternatively, you can use coconut flour or oat flour, but keep in mind that the texture and flavor may be slightly different.
- Maple Syrup: Honey, agave nectar, or coconut nectar can be used as a substitute for maple syrup. You could also use brown rice syrup or date syrup.
- Cacao Powder: If you don’t have cacao powder, you can use unsweetened cocoa powder instead. However, the flavor may be slightly different.
- Cashew Nut Butter: If you don’t have cashew nut butter, you can use almond butter, peanut butter, or any other nut butter of your choice.
- Almond Milk: Any other type of non-dairy milk, such as coconut milk or oat milk, can be used in place of almond milk.
- Sea Salt: If you don’t have sea salt, you can use regular table salt or any other type of salt that you have on hand.
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BITES
These no-bake chocolate protein bites are the perfect treat for anyone who loves a little sweetness in their life. Made with a combination of chocolate protein powder, almond flour, cacao powder, and a touch of maple syrup, these bites are a healthy and tasty way to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 5 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 5 tbsp melted cashew nut butter
- 2-4 tbsp almond milk
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl,(or food processor) combine the protein powder, almond flour, cacao powder, and sea salt. Mix well.
- Add in the melted cashew butter, maple syrup, and almond milk.
- Using a cookie scoop. Scoop the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle coconut flakes over them
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer and let the bites chill for 15-20 minutes, or until firm.
- Once the bites have hardened, remove them from the freezer and enjoy! You can store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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