Name: Dairy-Free Almond Butter Protein Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats; 1 scoop protein powder, your favorite protein powder; 1/4 tsp pink salt; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 10 oz almond butter; 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

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Almond butter protein bites make a great snack or meal option. These no bake bites come together in a snap.

One of my favorite things about dairy-free almond butter protein bites is how quick they are to make. They are a great protein filled meal or snack when I’m looking for something quick to grab.

Rather than using peanut butter, I opted to mix it up a bit by using almond butter to make these bites. The oats give the protein bites a nice texture and the chocolate chips give a nice amount of sweetness. I love the occasional pop of sweetness the chocolate chips give here.

If there are no nut allergies in your home, this is also a great snack option for kids, especially as an after-school snack when kids typically come home “starving” like mine often do.

To take it one step further and make these a real treat, the bites can be partially dipped in some melted chocolate.

What are the benefits of almond butter?

Almond butter is a good source of the healthy monounsaturated fats which are associated with lowering the risk of heart disease. Almonds are a fantastic source of antioxidants and can help reduce hunger because they are low in carbs and high in protein and fiber. Overall, almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Great after school snack
Perfect after workout snack
Easy to make and little mess
Great meal prep idea

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

Rolled oats
Almond butter
Protein powder
Chocolate chips
Pink salt
Cinnamon

How to make this recipe

The process to make these is very easy, and it’s something kids can also help make. Bonus is they are no bake!

1 – Mix the oats, protein powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl and give it a good stir.

2 – Add in the almond butter. It will take a good amount of mixing to combine the almond butter completely with the dry ingredients, but it will come together.

3 – Once the batter is combined well, add in the chocolate chips and stir them into the mixture.

4 – After everything is stirred together, form the mixture into round bites, about 1 – 1 1/2“ thick. The mixture should make about 24 bites.

I place the bites on parchment paper and put them in the fridge to let them chill for about an hour. They can be eaten chilled or at room temperature.

How do I store my protein bites?

The protein bites will last up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze my protein bites?

Yes, store them in an air tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight when ready to eat.

Calories per serving (3 bites): 280

Yield: 8 Servings