Description
These 5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites are a quick and nutritious snack made with natural peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and wholesome ingredients like oats and flaxseed meal. Perfect for a healthy boost of energy, they are easy to prepare without any baking or cooking, making them a convenient and delicious treat for on-the-go.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural drippy peanut butter (or substitute almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey (or date syrup or coconut syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup protein powder of choice
- 1/3 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a food processor, add peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, protein powder, flaxseed meal, rolled oats, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Pulse together until well combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Add mini chocolate chips and shredded coconut (if using) to the mixture and pulse a few more times to evenly incorporate.
- Form Balls: Using a medium cookie scoop or your hands, scoop the dough and roll it into about 10 energy bite balls. Place the balls in an airtight container.
- Alternative Mixing Method: If you don’t have a food processor, mix the wet ingredients in a medium bowl, then add dry ingredients and stir together. Use your hands to mix and form dough that sticks together. Adjust nut butter or sweetener as needed to achieve the right consistency.
- Storage: Store the energy bites in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 2 months. Enjoy whenever you need a quick energy boost!
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or other nut butters for peanut butter if preferred.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
- The choice of protein powder can be adjusted to taste and dietary needs.
- Adjust the sweetness by using honey, date syrup, or coconut syrup according to your preference.
- If the mixture is too dry, add more nut butter or sweetener to help the dough stick together.
- Freezing the energy bites extends their shelf life and maintains freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein bites, peanut butter energy bites, no-bake snack, healthy snack, quick energy bites, gluten-free snack, protein powder snack
