April 18th, 2024
Recipes
Chocolate Chia Protein Bites
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 15" (plus chill time)
Chocolatey, fudgey, and a natural source of plant-based protein. The ingredient list is short: seeds, chocolate chips, nuts, and some vanilla. Mix it up, freeze to harden, and slice. That's it. Store in the freezer and enjoy as the perfect pick-me-up.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts (or cashews)
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- melted chocolate chips, chopped peanuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Line a small container of choice with parchment, so that extra parchment paper hangs off of the sides. The flaps will be used to help pull the finished bites out of the container. You can skip lining if using a silicon container/mold. We used this glass container measuring 7.5 in. x 5.5 in. Any dimension of container will work, it will only affect the height of the finished bites.
- Step 2: Blend the peanuts, hemp seeds, and chia in a food processor until the peanuts are a flour-like consistency.
- Step 3: Add in the vanilla and melted chocolate. Pulse several times until everything is well combined.
- Step 4: Transfer the 'dough' into the lined container. Press down firmly until the container is filled and level. To make the optional topping, drizzle some melted chocolate on top and scatter chopped nuts over the chocolate. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove the mixture from the container by pulling up on the flaps. It should pop right out. If it does not, let the edges warm up a bit and then try again. Place on a cutting board and then slice. We find that cutting them into smaller bites helps them hold their shape better.
- Serve: Store in the refrigerator or freezer. We like to eat them directly out of the freezer for an extra chewy bite.
Recipe Notes
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Chocolate Chia Protein Bites
PT15M 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts (or cashews) 1 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract melted chocolate chips, chopped peanuts (optional, for topping) Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 12 Servings
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