Dark Chocolate Blueberry Energy Bites
These protein-packed energy bites taste like a cross between oatmeal cookies and fudgy brownies. They’re so chocolaty and rich! Store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free, if necessary)
- 2 scoops (60g) Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
- ½ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed and drained
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60mL) water
Instructions
- Add the oats, protein powder, and cocoa powder to a large bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add the blueberries to a food processor, and pulse until smooth. Add the blueberry purée to the oat mixture, and stir until incorporated. If the mixture looks dry, add a few teaspoons of water at a time until everything sticks together. (Note: If the mixture is too wet to shape, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.) Roll the mixture into 30 small balls.
Notes
OTHER OAT OPTIONS: Instant oats (also called "quick cooking" or "one minute" oats – and gluten free, if necessary!) may be substituted for the old-fashioned rolled oats. I prefer instant oats because they’re smaller and hold together the mixture slightly better. Do not substitute steel-cut oats.
IMPORTANT PROTEIN POWDER NOTES: This recipe was specifically designed for the plant-based protein powder listed in the Ingredients list. I buy it here. Most protein powders behave differently, especially when it comes to absorbing moisture. If you substitute a different plant-based protein powder, you may need to add more protein powder if the dough is too wet OR more milk if the dough is too dry.
Do NOT substitute whey-based protein powder; the mixture will be too sticky to roll into balls.
For more tips and answers to all other questions, including substitutions, see my Protein Powder Recipes: Tips & FAQ Page.
BLUEBERRY NOTES + ALTERNATIVE: I recommend frozen unsweetened wild blueberries because of their smoother texture and sweeter taste, but regular would work fine too.
GLUTEN FREE OPTION: Use certified gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats or certified gluten free instant oats.
DAIRY FREE + VEGAN OPTION: No modifications needed!
{gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, low fat, high protein}
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