Description
These Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites offer a healthier twist on the nostalgic snack you love. Packed with protein, fudgy in texture, and topped with a chocolate ganache and rainbow sprinkles, they are perfect for an on-the-go treat or a post-workout snack!
Ingredients
1 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
1/2 cup almond butter (or any creamy nut/seed butter)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
1–2 Tbsp milk of choice (optional, to adjust consistency)
1/4 cup quick oats (optional, for texture)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for ganache shine)
2 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, maple syrup, and optional oats. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- If the dough feels too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture is firm but rollable.
- Use a scoop or your hands to roll the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill the bites in the fridge for 20–60 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle each bite in the ganache, then immediately top with rainbow sprinkles.
- Return the bites to the fridge and chill for another 20–30 minutes until the ganache has set.
- Store the protein bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Use coconut sugar or sugar-free chocolate for a reduced-sugar version.
Experiment with different protein powder flavors like vanilla or plant-based protein.
Omit the oats for a smoother texture or use rolled oats for a chewier bite.
Substitute the chocolate ganache with milk or white chocolate for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg