High-Protein Cranberry Energy Bites
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ½ cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- ½ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of sea salt. Ensuring the dry ingredients are well-distributed prevents clumps of protein powder in your final bites.
- Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients: Add the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Use a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon to stir everything together. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Step 3: Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the dried cranberries until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough. If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly to hold its shape, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a rollable consistency.
- Step 4: Chill the Mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes. Chilling the dough makes it much easier to handle and prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands while rolling.
- Step 5: Roll into Bites: Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it between your palms to form balls about 1 inch in diameter. This recipe should yield approximately 15 energy bites.