Mint Protein Energy Bites: 6g Protein Bliss in Every Bite
A quick and healthy no-bake snack with a refreshing mint chocolate flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (or chocolate for a richer vibe)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or cashew butter for a smoother finish)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp almond milk (as needed to bind)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional, for topping)
- Green food coloring (optional, for that minty aesthetic!)
Instructions
- Mix the almond flour, protein powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Add maple syrup, almond butter, peppermint extract, and green food coloring (if using). Stir until smooth.
- Add almond milk gradually until the dough is soft and rollable.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and chill the dough for 10 minutes.
- Roll into bite-sized balls and top with chopped dark chocolate if desired. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Use chocolate protein powder for a richer taste.
- Adjust almond milk as needed for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg