These no bake cookie protein bites are made with simple ingredients for a wholesome snack or sweet treat. Prep them ahead of time to have a quick energy boost on hand at all times!
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- These bites are the perfect snack to prep ahead of time and have on hand for a busy week.
- They have minimal ingredients and come together in 15 minutes.
- They are a great snack the whole family will love. They resemble the flavor of peanut butter chocolate no bake cookies in the form of no bake protein bites.
- You can freeze them and save them for up to 4 months.
- Making these on your own is cheaper than purchasing store-bought protein bars.
If youโre looking for other protein bite ideas, try our monster cookie protein balls, our protein cookie dough bites, or our raspberry white chocolate protein bites.
Ingredient Notes
- Natural creamy peanut butter - use natural peanut butter (more runny than brands with additives) for best results. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter if you prefer. You could even use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Chocolate protein powder - if you don't have chocolate on hand, vanilla protein powder will work. Whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder will work.
- Old fashioned rolled oats - we recommend using old fashioned rolled raw oats over quick oats or oat flour.
- Rice Krispies - You can also swap these for additional oats.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements for these no bake energy balls.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- If you want to avoid scooping these into individual bites, feel free to press the mixture into a pan and make homemade protein no bake cookie bars instead.
- Feel free to add any mix-ins of choice! M&M's, chopped dried fruit, white chocolate chips, chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground flax seed, etc.
How to Make No Bake Energy Bites
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: In a large microwave safe bowl, add the wet ingredients: peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey.
Step 2: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, until the coconut oil has melted. Add the salt and vanilla to the large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Step 3: Next, add the dry ingredients: chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, oats, and Rice Krispies cereal.
Step 4: Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 5: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and shredded coconut if desired.
Step 6: Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture into balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
If you're a fan of a no bake recipe, try our no bake mini cheesecakes, our no bake chocolate peanut butter oat bars, and no bake homemade peanut butter energy bars.
No Bake Cookie Protein Bite FAQs
The best way to store protein bites is in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for 4 months.
For a dairy-free protein bite, use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips or omit the chocolate chips. For a gluten-free version, ensure your ingredients are certified gluten-free. For a vegan version you can try swapping the honey with maple syrup and use a vegan protein powder.
Other Easy Snack Ideas
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No Bake Cookie Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- โ cup honey
- ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
- ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ยฝ cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add the peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, until the coconut oil has melted. Stir until well combined.
- Add the vanilla and salt to the bowl and mix.
- Next, add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, oats, and rice krispies cereal. Mix until everything is well combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture into balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- For a dairy-free protein bite, use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips or omit the chocolate chips. For a gluten-free version, ensure your ingredients are certified gluten-free. For a vegan version you can try swapping the honey with maple syrup and use a vegan protein powder.
- The best way to store protein bites is in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for 4 months.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB No Bake Cookie Protein Bites." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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