Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites

I know there are a ~million~ energy bite recipes out there, but THIS is the one I’ve been eating almost every day for weeks now!

While pre-quarantine life had me going to the gym midday, this “new” normal has me doing zoom workouts with friends at 9am most days of the week! I LOVE it, but I definitely can’t do it on an empty stomach. Enter: protein packed energy bites that have just the right amount of fuel and a touch of sweetness that makes them acceptable first thing in the morning or satisfying as a post-workout treat 🙂

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein bites are gluten free and easily be made vegan if you use vegan protein powder and chocolate chips like I did, and maple syrup instead of honey! They take about 10 minutes to come together and keep perfectly in the fridge.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites

1 cup oats

1/3 cup almond flour

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1/3 cup peanut butter (this brand’s my favorite)

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp hemp seeds

1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use this one!)

1/3 cup chocolate chips (I always use these or these)

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Stir to combine completely. If the dough feels too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of warm water, if it feels too wet, add 1-2 tbsp of almond flour or protein powder.
2. Fold in chocolate chips then form into balls. It may help to wet your hands first, depending on how sticky your “dough” is!
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

And that’s it! Super simple, cheaper than buying energy bars, and probably “cleaner,” too 🙂 Hope you’re all having a great week!!

xo Jordan