Protein Brownie Bites (Easy No-Bake)
Cook Time refers to Chill Time (30 minutes).These easy, no-bake protein brownie bites are a rich, chocolatey, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free snack made with dates, cashews, cacao, and protein for a naturally sweet, high-protein treat.
Servings 12 - 14 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 5 tablespoons collagen peptides (I like Equip or Vital Proteins)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (I like Simply Organic)
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon milk of choice
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Recipe Swaps & Substitutions:
- Nut/seed butter: Swap almond butter for cashew, peanut, or sunflower seed butter (whatever you prefer!).
- Chocolate chips: Stir into the batter before rolling into balls for extra chocolate flavor, or skip to keep bites simple.
- Collagen peptides: Can be replaced with your favorite protein powder. Note: protein powder may make the mixture slightly drier and change the flavor—add a splash more milk as needed to form a sticky dough.
- Cacao powder: Roll bites in extra cacao for added antioxidants, or simply sprinkle over the top.
Nutrition
Fat: 3.7g | Protein: 3.8g | Carbohydrates: 14.5g