Description
A delightful mixture of chocolatey goodness, crunchy textures, and nutrient-packed ingredients all in one bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa nibs
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Muffin Tin: Start by greasing a muffin tin lightly with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- Mix the Nut Butter and Sweetener: In a medium bowl, combine the almond (or peanut) butter and honey (or maple syrup).
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Next up, add the rolled oats, cocoa nibs, protein powder, sea salt, nuts, and optional chia seeds.
- Scoop the Mixture: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the mixture into your prepared muffin tin.
- Chill and Set: Pop the muffin tin into the refrigerator or freezer for about 30-60 minutes.
- Remove from the Tin: After chilling, gently pry each cup out using a butter knife or your fingers.
- Enjoy or Store: These crunchy delights can be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute almond or peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein snacks, healthy treats, no-bake recipes, energy snacks