Protein Brownie Bites (Easy No-Bake)

If you have a sweet tooth or love having something chocolatey ready in the fridge or freezer, you have to try these brownie bites! These no-bake fudge protein bites are incredibly easy to make, naturally sweetened with dates, and packed with about 4 grams of protein per ball thanks to collagen peptides.

Fudgy, decadent, and completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, they’re the perfect guilt-free snack for chocolate lovers. Whether you want a post-workout treat or a little something sweet throughout the day, these little bites are going to be a hit—I guarantee it.

What Makes These Brownie Bites So Special

These protein brownie bites aren’t just any sweet treat—they’re a no-bake, high-protein snack that’s both indulgent and nourishing. Using whole-food ingredients like dates for natural sweetness (+ fiber) and cashews for healthy fats and creaminess, gives them a fudgy, rich texture without any refined sugar.

Adding collagen peptides means you’re sneaking in extra protein that can help support your muscles, skin, and joints, with every bite. So they’re perfect for a post-workout treat or a quick pick-me-up during the day.

I love tossing them in cacao powder for a little antioxidant boost, but even plain, they’re decadent and satisfying. Wish I could send you all a batch of them right now!

Why You’ll Love These Healthy Chocolate Snacks

Ok, but for real, these no-bake chocolate bites are the most nutritiously delicious snack. And making them is as simple as it gets. Just prep the mixture in a food processor (a high-speed blender usually works too), roll into cutie little balls (+ roll or dust lightly in extra cacao powder for extra antioxidants), let them chill in the fridge—and that’s it!

Not to mention the texture which is absolutely insane. Just like brownie batter on the inside—fudgy and decadent. You can even customize them with chocolate chips (just stir into the batter before rolling into balls) or keep them simple.

Make a batch of these protein balls, and you’ll have healthy, high-protein snacks for the next few days. Perfect for clean-eating meal prep or a quick sweet fix without any added sugar. Hope you love ‘em!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Medjool dates (pitted)
• Cashews
• Cacao powder
• Collagen peptides (I like Equip or Vital Proteins)
• Almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
• Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (I like Simply Organic)
• Sea salt
• Milk of choice

How To Make Protein Brownie Bites (Easy No-Bake)

Blend cashews in a food processor until finely ground.

Add dates, cacao, collagen, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Process until mixture starts to come together.

Add milk as needed until dough sticks when pressed between your fingers.

Roll into 12-14 balls.

Optional: Roll (or lightly dust) each ball in extra cacao powder before chilling.

Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy!

To Store:

Store brownie bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, let thaw for about 10 minutes before enjoying for best texture.

Recipe Substitutions & Questions

You can easily customize these brownie bites to suit your taste or pantry. Almond butter can be swapped for any nut or seed butter, like cashew, peanut, or sunflower seed butter. For extra chocolate flavor, you can stir chocolate chips into the batter before rolling into balls (or skip them to keep the bites simple).

Collagen peptides can be replaced with your favorite protein powder, but note this may make the mixture slightly drier and change the flavor—just add a splash more milk (as needed) to bring it together into a sticky dough. If you like, you can also roll the bites in extra cacao powder for added antioxidants, or simply sprinkle cacao over the top.

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How can I adjust the sweetness of these brownie bites?

These brownie bites are naturally sweetened with dates, but you can tweak the sweetness to your liking. Use a few extra dates for a sweeter bite, or add a small amount of chocolate chips for an indulgent touch—still without any refined sugar.

Can I make these brownie bites vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! This recipe is already dairy-free and naturally vegan-friendly if you choose a plant-based milk. Using collagen peptides makes them non-vegan, but you can substitute with your favorite plant-based protein powder if desired.

More Healthy Snacks & High-Protein Treats:

• Gingerbread Protein Balls
• PB Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
• Salted Maple Protein Cookie Bars
• Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Blender Muffins
• High-Protein Chocolate Chunk Almond Butter Smoothie
• Healthy Berry Oatmeal Protein Muffins (Easy + Gluten-Free)    

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