Description
These Monster Cookie Protein Bites are a delicious and nutrient-packed snack, perfect as a quick energy boost or post-workout treat. Combining wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, natural peanut butter, protein powder, and a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, these no-bake bites are easy to prepare and customizable with optional mix-ins like mini chocolate chips and shredded coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or your favorite flavor)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (for added fiber)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, or dark chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, protein powder, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix everything together thoroughly until fully combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form the bites: Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. If the mixture feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Chill: Place the protein bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up properly.
- Serve: Once chilled and firm, enjoy these protein-packed bites as a quick snack, pre-workout fuel, or post-workout treat.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freezing is also possible; just thaw for a few minutes before eating.
- Vegan option: Use maple syrup and plant-based protein powder to keep it vegan.
