I love creating protein bites recipes because it’s an easy way to eat something sweet, small, and filling. I have recently shared some delicious healthy energy ball flavors like my pumpkin protein balls and vegan protein balls, but both were made from rolled oats. For this recipe, I used almond flour as a high-protein gluten-free flour, like in my cookie dough protein balls, to create a healthy snack packed with healthy fats, perfect as a pre-workout snack.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Almond Flour or oat flour – read how to make oat flour from rolled oats. Oat flour is also great for making energy bites; it has fewer calories but less protein. Plus, it’s higher in fiber, so you may need more almond milk to form the dough. Freeze-Dried Strawberries – This ingredient adds the strawberry flavor and color. Mine are unsweetened and sliced, and I like to pulse them for a few seconds in a food processor to create a mix of powder and pieces. You can also place them in a zip-lock bag and smash them with a rolling pin. Vanilla Pea Protein Powder – or if you find a plant-based strawberry protein powder you love, go for it and skip the strawberry extract. Maple Syrup or any liquid sweetener you love, like agave syrup or coconut nectar. Strawberry Extract – This is optional. Add only for a boost of strawberry flavor. Almond Extract – This is my favorite addition to make the proteins balls taste like strawberry cheesecake. You can also use vanilla extract. Almond Milk or any dairy-free milk you like. Cashew Butter or any nut butter you like, including almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter. Some nut butter varieties can have a strong flavor that covers the strawberry flavor.
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