No-bake chocolate chip energy bites are perfect when you’re craving a little something sweet. Make them in 5 minutes for a healthy treat!
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These no-bake chocolate chip energy bites were inspired by Hail Merry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites? Have you tried them? They’re really yummy, but like so many other ready-to-eat treats and snacks, pretty pricey. So I decided to make my own version, and, darn’ they’re really tasty too!
Even better, my chocolate chip enerby bites have twice as much protein and almost half the amount of sugar as my competitor. Win, win!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients for No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
- Almond flour. For the best texture, choose a super-fine almond flour, like Bob’s Red Mill fine almond flour.
- Protein powder. Some of my favorite options include: Naked brown rice protein, Noosh almond protein, or
- Almond oil. I used almond oil in keeping with the almond theme. Avocado oil or expeller-pressed high-oleic sunflower oil also work well.
- Pantry staples. Pure maple syrup and salt.
- Dark chocolate chips.
Nutrition
One no-bake chocolate chip energy bite has approximately 130 calories, 8 grams of carbohydrates (2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar), and 2 grams of saturated fat.
This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, DASH and MIND diet friendly, and has vegan and low-FODMAP options in the recipe notes.
Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine almond flour
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice, see recipe notes
- 2 tablespoons almond oil , or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips {or vegan chocolate chips}
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, protein powder, oil, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor {or mixing bowl}. Process on high until mixture starts to form a ball {or mix well with a fork or hand mixer}. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Shape into ~10 1-inch balls, and place on a dish. Eat immediately or, cover with plastic wrap, and store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Designs for Health Whey Cool Unsweetened Grass Fed Protein
- PureLean Vegetarian Protein Powder
- Naked Rice Organic Brown Rice Protein (Low FODMAP, Vegan)
- PaleoPro Protein Powder (Paleo, Low FODMAP)
- Noosh {Unflavored} Almond Protein Powder (Paleo, Vegan)
Nutrition
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