Description
Rich, fudgy Coconut Chocolate Protein Bites that are no-bake, naturally sweet, and easy to meal prep. Made with shredded coconut, cocoa, and chocolate protein powder for a healthy snack that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup (80 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup (60 g) chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup (80 g) almond butter or peanut butter
3 tbsp (60 g) maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp fine salt
1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 ml) milk of choice, only if needed for texture
Instructions
1. Line a plate or small tray with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix shredded coconut, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Add nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms.
4. If the mixture feels dry or crumbly, mix in milk 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time until it holds together when pressed.
5. Scoop and roll into 12 to 15 bite-size balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
6. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated.
Notes
Protein powder: Use a chocolate protein powder you like the taste of. Plant-based and whey both work, but absorption varies, so you may need a splash of milk.
Coconut: Fine shredded coconut gives the smoothest bite. If using larger flakes, pulse briefly in a food processor.
Sweetness: Start with 3 tablespoons sweetener, then taste and adjust if needed.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months. Thaw 10 minutes before eating.
Nut-free option: Swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg