Description
Indulge in a guilt-free snack with these Chocolate Mint Protein Bites! Combining the rich taste of dark chocolate with refreshing mint, these protein-packed treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup vanilla or mint-flavored protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2–3 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine soaked cashews, shredded coconut, protein powder, maple syrup, and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add almond milk until the mixture achieves a dough-like consistency.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the bites for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and dip each chilled bite into the chocolate.
- Return the dipped bites to the parchment and refrigerate for another 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg