HIGH-PROTEIN ENERGY BITES

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Standard energy bites recipe kicked up with the addition of protein powder and chopped coffee beans and coconut. Super pre- or post-workout snack. Store balls in freezer or fridge and thaw for use.

Provided by Bonnie O'Shea

Time 15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup peanut butter
⅔ cup honey
½ cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup ground flax seeds
½ cup chocolate-flavored protein powder
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon coconut extract
¼ cup chopped coffee beans
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (such as Fry's®), or more as needed

Steps:

Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate chips, flax seeds, protein powder, coconut, chia seeds, and coconut extract together in a large bowl; fold in coffee beans. Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
Place cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the cocoa powder until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 8.1 g