Healthy Gluten Free Brownie Protein Bites
Rich, fudgy no-bake bites that taste like brownies but pack 6g of protein per serving. Ready in 10 minutes with just 5 simple ingredients, no oven required!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup rolled oats use certified gluten-free if needed
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter creamy, well-stirred
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Add almond flour, rolled oats, and cocoa powder to a food processor. Pulse for 15-20 seconds until combined and oats are slightly broken down.
- Add maple syrup and almond butter. Process for 30-45 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides halfway through. Mixture should stick together when squeezed.
- Test the texture by rolling a small amount between your palms. If too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon more maple syrup. If too sticky, add 2 tablespoons almond flour.
- Use a tablespoon to portion mixture into 12-14 pieces. Roll each portion between palms into smooth balls.
- Place on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Substitutions:
- Use peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter
- Swap maple syrup for honey (makes bites slightly stickier)
- For nut-free: replace almond flour with sunflower seed flour and use sunflower seed butter
- Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
- Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months
- Frozen bites thaw in 10 minutes at room temperature
- Enjoy straight from the fridge for a fudgy texture
- Eat frozen for a firmer, truffle-like consistency
- Pack in lunch boxes or gym bags for convenient snacks