Brownie Protein Bites Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Brownie Protein Bites made with Medjool dates, sunflower seed butter, and protein powder, coated optionally with melted dark chocolate and coconut oil. These no-bake energy bites offer a chewy, caramel-like texture perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 protein bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup Medjool dates (about 13 dates), pitted and soaked
- ⅓ cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup protein powder (hemp, pumpkin seed, pea, or watermelon seed protein suggested)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Coating (Optional)
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Soften the Dates: Remove pits from Medjool dates and soak them in hot water for 5 minutes to soften and enhance their chewiness.
- Blend Initial Ingredients: Drain the soaked dates and place them in a food processor with sunflower seed butter and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture resembles thick, sticky caramel.
- Add Remaining Filling Ingredients: Add protein powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt to the food processor. Blend again, scraping down the sides as needed to form a uniform dough.
- Form Balls: Scoop the dough and roll into approximately one tablespoon-sized balls by hand.
- Chill the Bites (Optional): Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe dish, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Coat and Set: Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate to coat thoroughly, then return them to the lined baking sheet to set.
- Enjoy: Eat the protein bites immediately or store them refrigerated for a firmer texture and longer freshness.
Notes
- Protein Powder Options: Hemp protein powder was used, but pumpkin seed, pea, and watermelon seed protein powders also work well.
- Soaking Dates: Softening the dates is crucial for easier blending and better texture.
- Coating is optional: The bites can be enjoyed without the chocolate coating for a simpler snack.
- Store chilled or frozen for up to a week to maintain freshness and texture.
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