Chocolate Protein Brownie Bites (simply nut-free!)

One factor about me — I really like a snack that tastes like dessert however is crammed with nutrient-dense elements. When you’ve got my cookbook, you in all probability seen that I’ve an entire part of vitality bites that style like dessert!

These chocolate protein brownie bites examine the entire packing containers. They’re extremely straightforward to make, are full of nourishing elements that may hold you full and glad when the afternoon starvation hits, they usually critically style JUST like a fudgy brownie.

MAJOR BONUS: You possibly can simply make them nut-free for any allergy symptoms or for kiddos taking them to highschool! Maintain a batch in your fridge or freezer and revel in a nutritious snack or dessert day-after-day.

Brownie bites full of vitamins

These chocolatey bites are naturally sweetened and full of protein, wholesome fat, fiber, and omega-3s! They’re actually a powerhouse snack which might be scrumptious sufficient for dessert.

The feel really jogs my memory of the cosmic brownies we grew up, but in addition much like the chocolate almond GoMacro bars when you’ve ever had these. I’M OBSESSED.

Every part you’ll have to make these protein brownie bites

These fudgy chocolate protein bites are made with tremendous easy elements for a straightforward snack you possibly can all the time come again to. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Almond butter: I like to make use of pure creamy almond butter or peanut butter as the bottom for these bites, which provides them protein and wholesome fat. However you possibly can simply make them nut free by utilizing a sunflower seed butter or one thing like an Oat Haus granola butter.
• Honey: these little bites are naturally sweetened with honey.
• Protein powder: be at liberty to make use of any protein powder you’d like! I like collagen peptides as a result of they’re impartial in taste (and it’s the solely manner I’ve examined these!), however a chocolate protein powder can be scrumptious if you wish to give it a strive.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: get that brownie taste from somewhat little bit of unsweetened cocoa powder. Cacao powder works effectively too right here!
• Flaxseed meal: you’ll additionally get a lift of fiber and omega-3s from flaxseed meal. It additionally helps maintain the bites collectively.
• Oat flour: a tablespoon of oat flour additionally helps hold them collectively. Make certain to make use of a gluten-free oat flour to maintain them gluten-free!
• Chocolate chips: I really like rolling in mini chocolate chips for an additional deal with! To maintain these dairy-free, be sure you use dairy free chocolate chips.
• Sea salt: when you like a candy and salty combo, sprinkle the bites with somewhat flaky sea salt.

Make nut-free protein brownie bites

To make these brownie bites nut-free (and nice for snacks or lunchboxes!):

• Merely sub sunflower seed butter, simply ensure the one elements are seeds and salt! Good for kiddos who want a nut-free choice for varsity.
• An alternative choice is to strive Oat Haus granola butter (although not as nutritiously dense!)
• Tahini is one other go-to, however it’s possible you’ll want so as to add a bit extra oat flour to get them the correct consistency since tahini tends to be somewhat extra runny.

Can I make them vegan?

These chocolate protein bites ought to work effectively with maple syrup as a substitute of honey. Then be sure you use a vegan protein powder and vegan chocolate chips.

Dip or drizzle the bites

Searching for one other enjoyable method to jazz these up? Attempt melting some chocolate and dipping half of every chew in it, or drizzling every chew with chocolate! Simply be sure you chill the bites earlier than and after dipping or drizzling in order that the chocolate solidifies on them.

Storing & freezing suggestions

• To retailer: retailer these brownie vitality bites in an hermetic container or a stasher bag within the fridge for as much as 1 week.
• To freeze: these little bites are scrumptious straight from the freezer as effectively! In the event that they’re too onerous, merely allow them to sit at room temp for 5-10 minutes earlier than consuming.

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I hope you like these no bake protein brownie bites! For those who make them be sure you go away a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred them. Get pleasure from, xo!

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats