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Double Fudge Brownie Batter Protein Bites

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When you are craving something sweet, whip up a batch of these Double Fudge Brownie Batter Protein Bites! They are packed full of nutrients that will satisfy your sweet tooth without a bunch of processed sugars plus protein to keep you satisfied longer!

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What are Protein Bites?

Protein bites are little round balls full with nutrients, made with healthy carbs, fats, and protein which helps build lean muscle mass, support energy levels, and are the perfect snack!

There are so many different recipes for protein bites/protein balls and so you can never get sick of them! Chocolate, oatmeal, chocolate chip, fruity – the combinations are endless!

brownie batter protein bite up close with a bite taken out

How to Make Protein Bites

The key to making a really delicious protein bite is a food processor. A food processor has the ability to blend all of the ingredients into a really smooth mixture and gives your protein bite and amazing texture.

You can use a blender if you don’t have a food processor, but it my experience you have to add more liquid and the end product doesn’t turn out as well.

To make these double fudge brownie batter protein bites:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the dates, almond butter, and honey. Process until well combined. If the mixture isn’t smooth, scrape down the sides and add 1 tsp of water and continue processing. Be careful not to add too much water because it will make the dough too sticky.
  • Add cocoa and protein powder and continue processing until fully combined.
    Add chocolate chips to the dough and mix by hand until they are evenly distributed. Use a small cookie scoop to divide dough into 12 portions of dough. Roll each portion into a ball. Place bites in fridge to set. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

That is it! You can whip up a batch of these in just 10 minutes. Cravings be gone!

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Double Fudge Brownie Batter Protein Bites

These super fudgy protein bites taste just like brownie batter but are packed full of whole food ingredients, nutrition and sweetened without refined sugar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the dates, almond butter, and honey. Process until well combined. If the mixture isn't smooth, scrape down the sides and add 1 tsp of water and continue processing. Be careful not to add too much water because it will make the dough too sticky.
  • Add cocoa and protein powder and continue processing until fully combined.
  • Add chocolate chips to the dough and mix by hand until they are evenly distributed. Use a small cookie scoop to divide dough into 12 portions of dough. Roll each portion into a ball. Place bites in fridge to set. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g
Keyword : protein bites

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Natalie Monson

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Hi Natalie
Just wanted to know, what can i substitute the chocolate whey protein for please ? As my baby is 1 yr old, and i am not planning to give her protein powder as yet.

Thank you

We don’t recommend it as a primary source of protein, but it’s a great way to boost their intake in recipes like these!

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These are really tasty, but I wasn’t able to get them to form balls at all. They were way too dry and adding water didn’t help. Did anyone else have this happen?