Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bites (vegan)
These healthy protein bites are made of nothing but wholesome ingredients. They are kid-approved, easy to make, and are a one-bowl recipe!
Servings: 30 squares
Calories: 66kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 5x7 or 8x8 baking dish/sheet pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant-based)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅓ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons mini dairy-free, unsweetened chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Slightly melt the coconut oil in the microwave and set it aside to cool.
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl, starting with the dry and then the wet. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to the lined baking dish. Press the dough with your hands into an even layer.
- Add the chocolate chips and sprinkles over the top and press them into the dough until they stick.
- Place the dish into the freezer for about 2 hours.
- Remove from the freezer, remove the dough by carefully lifting up on the parchment paper, and then place it on a cutting board. Cut into small squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.
Notes
If these cookie dough bites reach room temperature, they may become crumbly. Keep them in the freezer and grab them as you want to enjoy them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.03IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg