Description
These Monster Cookie Protein Bites are a healthy and delicious snack that combines the classic flavors of monster cookies with the added benefit of protein! Packed with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and a protein boost, these bites are perfect for fueling your day, satisfying your sweet tooth, or post-workout recovery. Quick, easy, and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or your favorite flavor)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, or dark chocolate chips)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (for added fiber)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), protein powder, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix everything together until fully combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips) and mix until evenly distributed.
- Form the bites: Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. If the mixture is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm it up.
- Chill: Place the protein bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled, enjoy these protein-packed bites as a quick snack, pre-workout fuel, or post-workout treat!
Notes
- Protein Powder: You can use any flavor of protein powder you prefer, but vanilla or peanut butter protein powder works especially well with these ingredients.
- Storage: Store the protein bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months. They make a great meal prep snack!
- Customization: Feel free to add other mix-ins like dried fruit, chia seeds, or even a scoop of cocoa powder for extra chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (1/12th of the recipe)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0 g