Hello, everyone! Today I’m bringing you a recipe for these filling and DELICIOUS Salted Caramel Chocolate Protein Bites. They have only 5 ingredients, require no cooking and are SO good for you. They’re perfect for a post workout snack and can travel with you wherever you go.
I recently discovered that when dates are combined with almond butter they bear a striking flavor resemblance to caramel. Too good to be true? Wrong. Add a sprinkle of sea salt, chocolate vegan protein powder and chia seeds and you have one heck of a healthy snack.
Check out my Vegan PB Date Bars and Pineapple Coconut Energy Balls for more date-centric inspiration!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Protein Bites
Cuisine: Vegan
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Serves: 15 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 3 tbsp almond butter (stir before measuring if it’s separated)
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder (I use Plant Fusion)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Pulse dates in food processor until they start to get creamy, but small pieces remain.
- Add almond butter, protein powder, sea salt, chia seeds, and oats. Pulse until everything is well combined.
- Quickly roll into 1-inch balls and place each one on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow them to set up for at least 30 minutes.
- I like to store mine in the fridge, but they will last for 1 week in an airtight container.
Notes
Adapted from Minimalist Baker [http://minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient-peanut-butter-cup-energy-bites/]5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Energy Bites[/url]
Sara Makin
Sunday 10th of February 2019
Love these ! I added about 1/4th oatmeal instead and they are perfect :) I also sometimes roll them in organic unsweetened coconut flakes ... they don’t stick too well but it tastes great lol ! thanks so much!
Marie
Wednesday 26th of October 2016
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
- Marie www.triplecrowncrossfit.com