No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Protein Bites are a healthy and delicious snack perfect for on-the-go energy boosts. Packed with oats, protein powder, almond butter, and dried blueberries, these bites offer a refreshing lemon flavor with a touch of natural sweetness. Easy to make with no cooking required, they are ideal for quick, nutritious snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, dried blueberries, lemon zest, cinnamon, chia seeds, and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) into the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients bind together into a sticky dough-like consistency.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, ensuring they are compact and hold together well.
- Chill: Place the protein bites in the refrigerator and chill for at least 10 minutes to firm up, which helps them maintain their shape.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the bites into an airtight container. Store them in the fridge and enjoy as a quick, energizing snack whenever you need it.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- You can swap almond butter with peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- Optional cinnamon adds a warm spice, but can be omitted if preferred.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor if desired.
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