These 5 ingredient no-bake protein bites are super simple to make and are perfect for on the go. Quick oats, protein powder, honey, peanut butter, and mini chocolate chips are rolled into bite-sized snacks. I like to keep these on hand in the fridge for a quick sweet treat or part of a easy on the go breakfast. This is an awesome way to get in some extra protein, with 6 grams per bite!
Looking for more high-protein recipes, try this Protein Packed Chocolate Pudding or these Protein Banana Peanut Butter Cups! Find all of my breakfast and high protein recipes here for more inspiration!
What Makes These Special
- 6 Grams Of Protein – These are a great way to sneak in protein on the go for breakfast or a mid-day snack!
- Simple and Quick – With only five ingredients, these are easy to throw together and can be kept in the fridge for a few weeks.
- Naturally Satisfying – Peanut butter and oats give you a combo of healthy fats, fiber, and carbs, while the protein boost keeps you full longer. These are great for kids and adults!
- No-Bake Convenience – You don’t need to turn on the oven, whip these up in one large mixing bowl.
- Customizable – easily swap different protein powders, or add-ins like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or hemp seeds.
My Favorite Protein Powder
Equip Prime Protein
This is my favorite brand of protein powder for several reasons. First being, the taste is amazing – it doesn’t have a chalky after taste and the flavors are real but not overpowering. Second, it’s from grass-fed beef isolate and not whey which makes it much easier on my gut and doesn’t cause me to break out like whey protein does. Third, it’s sourced from real ingredients and packs 21 grams of protein per scoop!
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What Are Protein Bites
Protein bites (aka energy bites) are no-bake snacks made with whole ingredients like oats, nut butters, honey, protein powders, and add-ins like – chocolate chips, shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
We love these because they are bite-sized and great for on the go, easily package these up in reusable bags or glass containers. They are a balanced source of carbs, protein, and healthy fats and the best part, the require no baking! These bites are a better option compared to store-bought granola bars or protein bites.
Key Ingredients
these super simple protein bites are made with just 5 easy ingredients, see below for substitutions:
- Oats: quick oats or old fashioned oats will both work for this recipe. Quick oats are recommended.
- Peanut butter: classic, creamy peanut butter is best here. If using a natural peanut butter or fresh ground peanut butter made with only peanuts, heat it up in the microwave so it is a little easier to work with.
- Chocolate: mini chocolate chips incorporate the best, you can find refined sugar free chocolate chips to lower the sugar content.
- Protein powder: any flavor of protein powder can work as desired.
- Honey: if your honey is too thick, microwave it for a bit to make it workable. Maple Syrup can be substituted.
How to Make The Protein Bites
Let’s talk a little about how to make the 5 Ingredient No-Bake Protein Bites (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick Overview:
- Combine honey and peanut butter.
- Mix in protein powder, oats, and chocolate.
- Chill, scoop, and store.
- In a mixing bowl combine the honey and peanut butter, if this mixture if thick it can help to microwave it for a few seconds to thin it out.
- Secondly, mix in the protein powder, oats, and chocolate chips. Fold to combine. Chill mixture for 5-10 minutes.
- Lastly, use a portion scoop or measuring spoon to scoop even sized bites, roll into balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!
Tools I Am Using
- Portion Scoops: these make scooping the protein bites so simple and it’s an easy way to get same sized pieces.
- Airtight containers: I use the large glass container to store my protein balls in the fridge.
- Glass mixing bowl: my go-to mixing bowl set, I love the nesting design for space savings and prep!
More High Protein Recipes
Looking to sneak in more protein, try thee heathier, delicious recipes to sneak more protein in to your diet:
Recipe Variations
- Add in your favorite spices or supplements: mix in ground cinnamon for it’s health benefits, collagen powder, or other vitamin supplements.
- Make these into bars or cups: press the prepared protein mixture into a lined 8″x8″ pan or silicone molds and chill to create bite sized shapes or sliced “protein” bars.
- Customize with different add-ins: mix in chia seeds, flax seeds, ground hemp seeds, shredded coconut or coconut flakes, chopped dried fruits, or cocoa nibs.
- Use different nut butters: need a peanut butter alternative, use cashew butter, almond butter, or macadamia nut butter!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or another nut-free alternative.
These store best in the fridge, in a air tight container. These get a little bit melty at room temperature. If taking on the go, they are alright at room temperature.
No, if you choose to omit protein powder you can substitute the texture by using powdered peanut butter or increase the oats. You won’t get as much protein per serving but will still get a boost from the nut butter.
5 Ingredient No-Bake Protein Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Protein powder, any flavor
- 1 1/4 cups Quick oats
- 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup Natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine the honey and peanut butter, if this mixture if thick it can help to microwave it for a few seconds to thin it out.1/2 cup Honey, 3/4 cup Natural peanut butter
- Mix in the protein powder, oats, and chocolate chips. Fold to combine. Chill mixture for 5-10 minutes.1/2 cup Protein powder, 1 1/4 cups Quick oats , 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate chips
- Use a portion scoop or measuring spoon to scoop even sized bites, roll into balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!
Notes
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