Brownie Protein Bites (Printable Version)
No-bake fudgy brownie bites with protein powder, oats, cocoa, and nut butter — ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Pulse the 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 oats; pulse until evenly combined.
03 - Incorporate maple syrup, nut butter, milk, and vanilla extract; blend until a sticky dough forms. If mixture appears dry, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time.
04 - Gently mix in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon.
05 - Roll the dough into 12 evenly sized balls and arrange on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate the formed bites for a minimum of 30 minutes to set and enhance texture.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- You get that rich, brownie-like bite that feels like a treat but secretly packs a protein punch.
- They save you from the vending machine when your sweet tooth strikes at work or before the gym.
02 -
- Once, I skipped the chilling step because I was impatient, and the bites fell apart everywhere—let them set!
- Only add milk a teaspoon at a time; too much and the dough gets too sticky to roll.
03 -
- Rinsing your hands with cold water before rolling helps prevent sticking.
- The secret is in the brief chill—don’t skip it if you want that perfect fudgy snap.