Protein Butter Protein Energy Bites
These peanut butter protein energy bites are a quick, no-bake snack that’s naturally sweetened, packed with protein, and perfect for busy days.
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 ½ cups rolled quick oats (not instant)
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (I use Orgain plant-based protein powder)
- Pinch Salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey, oats, protein powder and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough into about 24 balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each). Place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- To make double chocolate energy bars, stir in ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the base.
- Other optional variations: mini M&Ms, nuts, raisins, cranberries, chia seeds, coconut shreds, flaxseed, white chocolate chips.
- Nutrition information is an estimation only, and can vary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
