Holiday Cocoa Protein Bites
December 16, 2023Satisfy your cravings and fuel your day with delicious holiday Cocoa Protein Bites – a delectable blend of rich cocoa flavor and protein-packed goodness. These bite-sized treats offer a convenient and delicious way to boost your energy and support muscle recovery, making every bite a guilt-free delight for chocolate lovers on the go!
These power bites are loaded with calcium and iron—through tahini, sesame seeds, cacao—and they provide long lasting energy. Just two and you’re good to go for hours!
Holiday Cocoa Protein Bites
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped fine
- ¼ cup Sunwarrior Active Protein, chocolate
- 1 cup raw oats
- ½ cup cacao nibs
- ¼ cup Sunwarrior Cocoa (for rolling bites into)
Directions:
Add nut butter, tahini, and maple syrup to a bowl or food processor and mix together until smooth. Add dried cranberries, protein powder, oats, and cacao nibs and mix until mixture becomes like dough. Scrape down sides of food processor as needed.
Spread cocoa on a plate. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and then roll balls in cocoa. You can also cover them in more protein powder for a small protein boost.
Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.