Looking for a simple and delicious high-protein snack? Bite into these no-bake coconut butter bites! They’re perfect as a healthy snack option, pre-workout boost or post-workout recovery fuel. Packed with a hefty amount of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, these chocolaty balls will keep you feeling full and satisfy your unrelenting sweet tooth.
Coconut Butter Protein Bites with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
¼ cup oat flour
6 Tbsp. sugar-free dark chocolate chips, separated with half made into shavings
2 scoops vanilla whey protein
3 tsp. powdered stevia
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp. Vitafiber or other sugar-free syrup
4 Tbsp. coconut butter
3 Tbsp. coconut oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. liquid stevia
Directions
- In a bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder and powdered stevia. Set aside.
- In a sauce pan over low-medium heat, warm the syrup and vanilla until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes.
- Pour syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Fold in 3 Tbsp. of the chocolate chips. If the mixture is crumbly, just keep mixing.
- Use your hands to form mixture into 7-9 balls and place on wax paper.
- Warm the coconut butter, coconut oil and liquid stevia in the microwave at 10 second intervals until melted. Pour a spoonful over each ball.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.