Protein Brownie Bites
No-bake plant-based protein brownie bites that are rich, fudgy, and full of chocolatey flavor — perfect for quick, nourishing snacking!
Servings: 25 Bites
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Scoop Optional
Ingredients
- ½ cup Raw Cashews
- 5 Medjool Dates Pitted
- 1½ cups Almond Flour
- 1 cup Rolled Oats Gluten-Free if needed
- 5 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- ¼ cup Hemp Seeds
- ¼ cup Ground Flaxseeds
- ½ cup Plant-Based Chocolate Protein Powder
- ¾ tsp Sea Salt
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Plain Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil Melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Place the cashews and dates in a small bowl. Cover the cashews and dates with boiling water and allow them to soak and soften for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain and rinse your cashews and dates.
- In your food processor, with the s-blade attachment, add the almond flour, oats, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, protein powder, and salt. Pulse in 30-second increments, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is totally combined and there are hardly any flecks of oats. Remove the mixture from the food processor, and place it in a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Next, add the soaked and drained cashews, dates, maple syrup, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla to the food processor. Pulse in 15-second increments, scraping the sides and under the blade, until a thick paste forms. Begin to add the dry ingredients back into the food processor, pulsing with each addition, until a thick, fudgy dough forms.
- Remove your dough from the food processor and place it back in the mixing bowl. Next, add in your mini chocolate chips and mix the chips into your dough, using either a spatula or your hands. Once mixed, cover your bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough into 25 balls, rolling them until smooth and placing them on a baking sheet. Once you have them all rolled, enjoy!
- Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze the bites in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.