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A stack of dark, fudgy brownie protein bites, made rich and decadent with black cocoa powder and coconut oil.

Fudgy Brownie Protein Bites

Rebecca Blumer
Whip up these rich, fudgy, no-bake brownie protein bites in minutes! They're the perfect healthy snack when you crave a decadent chocolate treat without the guilt or the oven.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
 

  • 8 medjool dates, pits removed and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
  • 1 cup walnuts, pecans work too!
  • 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder, or cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Prep the Ingredients

  • If your medjool dates are not already soft, soak the pitted dates in warm water for 10 minutes until they are pliable and jammy.

Blend the Base

  • Add the soaked dates, walnuts, natural peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, honey, vanilla, and salt to a food processor or high-powered blender.
  • Blend until the mixture forms a thick, cohesive dough that sticks together when pressed between your fingers. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Roll and Chill

  • Scoop out portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them between your palms into bite-size balls. If the dough is too sticky, lightly dampen your hands with water.
  • Place the rolled bites on a plate or parchment-lined tray. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes to allow them to firm up for the best fudgy texture.

Notes

Storage: Keep the protein bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months and let them thaw for 5-10 minutes before eating.
Troubleshooting: If the mixture is too crumbly, add more peanut butter, a little melted coconut oil, or a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together. If it's too sticky, mix in a bit more protein powder or chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling.
Variations: For a deeper chocolate flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder. For a more decadent treat, dip the chilled bites in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Nut-Free Option: To make this recipe nut-free, use raw sunflower seeds instead of walnuts and sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Energy Balls, No-bake, protein bites
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