These chocolate covered peanut butter protein bites are made with 5 simple ingredients like chocolate, peanut butter, maple syrup and salt, and taste absolutely decadent. Consider this your sign to make them today.
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Protein Bites
These easy homemade protein bites are made with 5 simple ingredients and taste absolutely decadent.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond, sunflower seed, or wow butter
- 3/4 – 1 cup unsweetened protein powder of choice I used Collagen Peptides
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz chocolate chips dairy free or regular
- 1 Tbsp oil avocado, canola, etc
Instructions:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt into a small mixing bowl. Add in 3/4 cup of the protein powder and combine. If still too drippy, add in remaining 1/4 cup 1 tbsp at a time until dough-like consistency is achieved. I used a natural (read: runny) peanut butter and collagen peptides, so I needed the full 1 cup. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe (glass) bowl, add chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp oil. Microwave on high in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until chocolate chips are melted.
- Dip protein bites, one at a time, in melted chocolate and cover. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Continue with remaining protein bites until all are covered. Optional: sprinkle the tops of the protein bites with coarse salt.
- Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator and let chill for about 30 minutes or until chocolate has fully hardened. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy!
Notes:
The allergy free status of this recipe is based on your choice of nut butter and/or chocolate chips. Make sure to choose what works for you based on your preferences and needs.
Rather make protein bars instead of bites? I’ve got you.
What can I use in place of maple syrup? I’m not a fan of it.
You could always try honey or another liquid sweetener, but I can’t speak to how the end result will be as I’ve only made them with maple syrup.