Protein Bites

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup dark chocolate chips, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder.
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 scoop (1⁄4 cup + 1 tablespoon) chocolate protein powder (use a protein powder you love!)
• 1 1⁄2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Dark Chocolate

Coarsely chop the chocolate into small pieces.

Combine

In a large bowl, add the chopped chocolate, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1⁄2 cup honey, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 1⁄2 cups old-fashioned oats, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat until the mixture is well combined.

Scoop

Using a cookie scoop or 1-tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop even-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place on a parchment-paper-lined plate and freeze for 15 minutes before eating.

Storage

Store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.