Easy No-Bake Brownie Protein Bites Recipe for Healthy Snacking
These no-bake brownie protein bites are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack that tastes like a decadent brownie but packs a nutritional punch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons water or milk (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Measure out all your ingredients and set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, and chia seeds.
- Stir in the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a splash of water or milk. Mix until everything is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more water or milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more oats or protein powder.
- If using, gently mix in the dark chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, your brownie protein bites are ready to eat!
Notes
[‘Use room-temperature nut butter for easier mixing.’, ‘Don’t skip chilling to help the bites hold their shape.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or maple syrup if preferred.’, ‘Experiment with add-ins like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 6
Keywords: no-bake, protein bites, healthy snack, chocolate, gluten-free, vegan option