Description
These Monster Cookie Protein Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that’s perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with oats, peanut butter, and protein powder, these no-bake bites are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with your health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms.
- Include Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Form Bites: Use a cookie scoop or hands to shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill: Place on lined sheet/plate, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Store: Keep in airtight container in fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- Customize with dark chocolate chips or other mix-ins like nuts or raisins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
