Description

Deliciously chewy and chocolaty protein bites made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, natural peanut butter, cocoa powder, and protein powder. These no-bake brownie protein bites are perfect as a healthy snack or post-workout fuel, easy to make in just 5 simple steps, and customizable to suit your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (90g)
½ cup natural peanut butter (125g), unsweetened and unsalted
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (80ml)
¼ cup cocoa powder (25g), natural unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate protein powder (50g), optional
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (45g), optional
1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly distributed to create a consistent base for your bites.
Combine the wet ingredients: Add the natural peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until the mixture is crumbly but coming together.
Adjust texture: Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips for bursts of chocolate flavor. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly to hold together, add water or almond milk a teaspoon at a time until it becomes sticky enough to form balls.
Shape the bites: Using a tablespoon scoop, portion out the mixture and roll it into balls with your hands. Place the formed bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup and handling.
Chill and enjoy: Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm them up so they hold their shape. If pressed for time, freeze them for 15 minutes instead. Once firm, they are ready to be enjoyed as a nutritious snack.

Notes

Do not skip the chilling step as it is essential for the bites to hold together well and avoid crumbling.
Adjust the sweetness to your liking—if using sweeter nut butters or ripe bananas in variations, you may want to reduce the amount of honey or maple syrup.
Use natural peanut butter with no added oils or sugars for the best flavor and cleaner recipe.
If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse half or all the oats in a food processor before mixing.
Do not exceed half a cup of protein powder to prevent the bites from becoming too dry or powdery.
Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Prep Time: 13 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: brownie protein bites, healthy snack, protein snack, chocolate snack, post-workout snack, easy snack, no bake snack