Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites

High Protein Dessert/Snack

These protein bites are the perfect quick + easy snack or dessert to prep for the week. They are delicious + you are getting in extra protein from the protein powder and healthy fats from the almond butter.

These are lower in sugar as well. You could omit the chocolate for less sugar or use sugar-free chocolate. I also like switching the add-ins. Nuts, raisins, sprinkles, etc. would all work well in this recipe as well. I would love to hear any combinations you try!

These can also be made in a cupcake pan for a take on “reeses cups.” I would use peanut butter instead of almond butter for that and chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla.

Almond butter: you can use any nut or seed butter of your choice. Be sure it is on the runnier side as compared to chunky.

Sugar: I like to use coconut sugar as it is refined sugar free. Any granulated sugar will work such as monk fruit or white sugar.

Nondairy milk: I always use unsweetened almond milk. Any nondairy milk will work. If you aren’t vegan, traditional milk should also work.

Vegan butter: any vegan butter will work. You can also try liquid oil or normal butter if you aren’t vegan.

Protein powder: I used vanilla plant-based protein powder. Any flavor will work. I haven’t tested any whey-based protein.

Almond flour: I haven’t tested any other flours in this recipe. You could replace the almond flour with more protein powder. However, the measurements will be different, so I recommended adding slowly and stirring as you go. Once a dough like texture is formed you are good to go.

Chocolate chips: any chocolate chips will work.

 Ingredients:

• Almond butter

• Sugar

• Nondairy milk

• Vegan butter

• Protein powder

• Almond flour

• Chocolate chips

Recipe:

Makes about 12 bites (depending on size you cut them)

• 1/3 cup almond butter

• ¼ cup sugar

• 3 tablespoons nondairy milk

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter

• 1/3 cup protein powder

• 1/3 cup almond flour

• ½ cup chocolate chips (for dough)

• ¾ cup chocolate chips (for melting)

Directions:

1.    Line a baking pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. I used a loaf pan.

2.    In a small bowl melt the butter. Transfer to a larger bowl and add in the almond butter, sugar, and nondairy milk. Stir to combine.

3.    Add in the protein powder and almond flour. Stir until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.

4.    Transfer to baking pan and let set in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

5.    After the hour, cut into desired size and coat each piece in the melted chocolate. Optional: top with sea salt

6.    Place back in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to harden (about 30 minutes). 

Be sure to store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The bites should last up to one week. You can store in the freezer to last longer.

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