Description
These Monster Cookie Protein Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that packs a protein punch. Made with wholesome ingredients and easy to prepare, they are perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons mini M&M’s
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, M&M’s, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Form Bites: Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips and M&M alternatives to make these bites vegan.
- You can swap the peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
