Peanut Butter Protein Bites

I’m all about a sweet treat. I cannot close out a day without one, just ask my husband. That said, I’ve spent the last 6 months on a bit of a health reset and a sweet treat didn’t always fit into the plan. That’s where these peanut butter protein bites really came in CLUTCH! Featuring a creamy, dreamy peanut butter center and a crisp chocolate shell, these little bites are the perfect healthier sweet treat! I know this recipe will be one of the top on the Honey, I’m Healthier page

Not only are they super easy to prep in advance, they have FANTASTIC macros. Two bites gets you 10g of protein, 11g of carbs, and 5g of fat and about 120 calories. That’s pretty darn good for something that also cures a sweet tooth! They remind me of the greek yogurt bites you find in the yogurt section of the grocery store, but with a fraction of the price and ingredients!

Keys to Success – Peanut Butter Protein Bites

• Choose a great protein powder. This recipe calls for two whole scoops of protein, so which ever protein powder you choose will come through in flavor. I like using the Just Ingredients, Just Plain flavor, but if you want a punchier peanut butter flavor, use a peanut butter protein powder. I think salted caramel would also be AMAZING!
• Make sure your chocolate mixture isn’t too thick. To get that perfect crispy chocolate shell, it needs to be thin. It should just coat the back of a spoon and drip off smoothly If the chocolate mixture just sits on the back of the spoon it’s too thick. You can add a little more coconut oil to thin it out.
• Don’t forget to salt! The chocolate shell will harden quickly since the balls are frozen. You will definitely want to salt each ball right after you place it back on the sheet pan or it won’t set in with the chocolate shell.

Peanut Butter Cream Protein Bites

Don't forget dessert for meal prep! These protein bites with a creamy peanut butter filling and crisp chocolate shell are the perfect macro friendly make ahead sweet treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Freeze 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course appetizer, dessert, snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

• 1 medium mixing bowl
• 1 Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 sheet pan
• parchment paper or silicone sheet pan liner
• 1 small deep bowl for chocolate coating
• 1 small cookie/ice cream scoop

Ingredients

  

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Peanut Butter Cream Filling

• 1½ cup non-fat greek yogurt
• ¾ cup powdered peanut butter
• 2 scoop protein powder I use plain, but you could use any flavor that sounds good!
• 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 pinch salt for peanut butter filling

Chocolate Shell

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

 

• Combine ingredients for the peanut butter cream in a medium mixing bowl and using a whisk combine until smooth.
  1½ cup non-fat greek yogurt, ¾ cup powdered peanut butter, 2 scoop protein powder, 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 pinch salt
• Line a sheet pan with a silicone baking liner or parchment paper
• Using the small cookie scoop, scoop flat scoops of the filling and place on the lined sheet pan. Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. The longer you freeze the easier they will be to coat in chocolate
• Once the filling has frozen in the freezer, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small/deep vessel.
  1 cup dark chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Remove the filling balls from the freezer and drop each ball into the chocolate mixture. I like to use a fork to pick them up and the allow the excess chocolate to drip off the sides. Return to the sheet pan and top with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Repeat for the remaining balls.
  flaky sea salt
• Once the chocolate filling has completely set, you may enjoy immediately or store in the freezer for up to three months or approximately 1 week in the fridge.

Notes

Store protein bites in an airtight container.  You can enjoy frozen or refrigerated. 

I like to keep a big batch in my freezer, then move 2-4 to the fridge each day to soften a little bit.

Nutrition facts are approximate and will vary depending on ingredients and preparation.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword healthy dessert, high protein dessert, protein dessert

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