High-Protein Energy Bites

Name: High-Protein Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 30 bites
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

Rating: 4.78 stars

18 Ratings
13 Reviews
7 Photos

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.

By Bonnie O'Shea

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

total:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

30 bites

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

Place cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the cocoa powder until coated.

Cook's Note:

Vanilla protein powder can be used in placed of the chocolate protein powder. Semisweet chocolate chips can be used in place of the dark chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

146 calories; protein 5.6g 11% DV; carbohydrates 15.5g 5% DV; fat 7.9g 12% DV; cholesterol 6mg 2% DV; sodium 55mg 2% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

Kim's Cooking Now

01/20/2017

These are good but the coconut extract is a bit too much. I'd cut it back to 1/2 tsp next time. I also messed up and added the cocoa right into the mixture rather than saving it to roll the balls in... oops! I made these at my son's request and he likes them. He took a baggie full of them to the gym with him tonight. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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18 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Kim's Cooking Now

01/20/2017

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Jennifer Abel Bandow

02/20/2017

These are delicious! I did make a few changes. I did not have ground flax so I just added some extra oatmeal. I also did not have coconut extract so I added a teaspoon of coconut oil. I chopped up the chocolate chips and added 1/2 cup raisins. Finally we found that cocoa was too bitter so we rolled them in protein powder. Yummy! Read More

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Sarah Almond

04/07/2017

This is a great recipe. They are tasty and very filling. I did not use chocolate chips in the recipe instead I used dried cranberries. I also substituted the coconut extract for vanilla and they came out very well. I will be making these again. Read More

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Crabbiguy

03/31/2017

Fantastic snack. Read More

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Natalie F.

05/20/2020

I really enjoyed this but I can only take one at a time. Instead of chocolate protein powder, I used vanilla protein powder mixed with cacao powder and I think that it worked really well. I also didn't have any coconut extract so I used vanilla extract. When I rolled the balls out, I did not put any cocoa powder on the outside and instead of making 30 one inch balls, it made about 60. I also used sweetened coconut flakes because I ran out of unsweetened coconut flakes. Last, I used pumpkin seeds that I broke up with a mortar and pestle instead of flax seeds. Even with these adjustments I found that they still turned out really well and are very worth making. Read More

Diana Davies

07/25/2019

I love these and so does my family! Only changes I made were I didnt' use coconut extract I used coconut oil and no cocoa powder but I don't think it needed either. I froze them in the freezer for about an hour and then they get nice and hard and don't stick together quite as much. I will keep making these for sure! Read More

KellyB

07/26/2019

Awesome! I used my Ninja to pulse the oats then added the chia ground flax chocolate chips a chunk of coconut oil vanilla protein powder a handful of raisins and the cocoa. I made it into a ball and refrigerated it for about 30 min before making individual balls. I like how the cocoa is incorporated. My teens will love these! Read More

whiskeysgirl

07/07/2019

Didn't have coconut on hand so I added raspberry extract and raspberry jam instead. Note to self use mini chocolate chips or smash regular size chips so the balls stay together better. Pretty darned good.: ) Read More

LanieB

08/25/2018

Turned out amazing! Such a great grab and go snack. Read More

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Nutritional Information

High-Protein Energy Bites

Servings Per Recipe: 30
Calories: 146.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 11 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 12 %

saturated fat: 13 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 16 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c:

folate: 3 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.