Do you need some extra protein in your diet? These protein bites are a healthy and easy way to get more protein into your body. They’re also a good summertime treat because they’re best eaten straight from the freezer.
Chocolate Quinoa Protein Bites
- 1/3 cup dried dates, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tbsp. almond butter
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- ¼ cup cacoa powder
- 4 to 6 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup almond meal
Add all the ingredients to a food processor bowl. Mix until everything is well mixed and holds together well. Roll into balls. Leave plain or coat with coconut sugar, fine coconut, melted chocolate or ground nuts. Chill for 1 to 2 hours. Store in freezer.
*Recipe from Ragdoll Kitchen
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