Description
Fuel your cravings with these easy, no-bake Monster Cookie Protein Bites! Packed with protein, flavor, and fun, they’re the perfect healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120g) Creamy Peanut Butter (natural, no sugar added recommended)
- 1/4 cup (85g) Honey (or Maple Syrup)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup (80g) Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1/2 cup (45g) Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey, Casein, or Plant-Based)
- 1/4 cup (40g) Mini Chocolate Chips (Dark Chocolate option)
- 1/4 cup (40g) Colorful Candy-Coated Chocolates (like M&M’s)
- 1/4 cup (20g) Crushed Pretzels (Gluten-Free option)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add oats, protein powder, chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and pretzels to the bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Using your hands, scoop small portions (about 1 inch) and roll into bite-sized balls. Wet hands slightly if the mixture is too sticky.
- Place bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room-temperature peanut butter for easier mixing.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing honey.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk or water at a time.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and pretzels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Healthy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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