Brownie Protein Bites (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate-protein bites with oats, nut butter and dark chips—ready in minutes and chilled for best texture.
# What You’ll 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 - Pulse rolled oats in a food processor until a coarse flour consistency is achieved.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt to the processor; pulse to mix thoroughly.
03 - Add pure maple syrup, nut butter, milk of choice, and vanilla extract. Blend until the dough is sticky and cohesive. If mixture appears dry, incorporate extra milk by the teaspoon as needed.
04 - Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and fold in dark chocolate chips evenly.
05 - Portion dough into 12 even pieces and roll into balls. Arrange on a tray lined with parchment paper.
06 - Refrigerate the brownie protein bites for at least 30 minutes to set for optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get to eat fudgy brownie bites and feel like you’re making a smart choice—yes, really.
- They come together in just fifteen minutes, and there’s no need to even turn on the oven.
02 -
- If you rush the chilling step, the bites can get sticky and hard to pick up—trust me, I tried.
- Swapping nut butters or sweeteners might change the stickiness, so add milk or oats as needed to fix the texture.
03 -
- Use parchment underneath for rolling—cleanup is so much easier.
- Chop the chocolate chips if you want bits in every single bite.