Crunchy PB Chocolate Chip Protein Bites (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)
Hey again, friends!
Anyone looking for some more snack ideas or the perfect weekend recipe to whip up on a lazy afternoon? Well, I got ya covered on both points. Check, and check. Energy bites are one of my favorites and another advantage to them is how kid friendly they are.
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If I had to list my absolute favorite food items in order, or if I had to choose one of the top flavors I crave, well cookie dough would be near the top! I mean, come on, who doesn’t love cookie dough? Have you ever had one of those moments when you’re imaging something super decadent and then reality sets in and you realize that devouring an entire recipe of cookie dough in one sitting isn’t the wisest choice ever? Omg, me too!!! Well, these are a great option.
They’re like dessert with balance or snacks with benefits, however you want to look at it. I just may have eaten like 4 of them yesterday (Haha, don’t judge), because they’re so convenient to have around. Make them at the beginning of the week and you can have them in the fridge for whenever you need to grab and go or fight off a humongous snack attack. Throw them into the kiddo’s lunchboxes for a treat you feel good about. Ooooh, and they’d even make a wonderful movie night munchy!
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The best part is that the ingredient list is short and sweet so there’s nothing too fancy you’ve gotta get. I’ve now tried tons of flavor combinations and they’re all delicious. The foundation for a good energy bite is some kind of healthy fat, something naturally sweet, and a quality source of protein.
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Once you’ve got all that covered it’s all down to flavor. There are countless ways to mix and match here but the one I pretty much always come back to is probably the most basic -> chocolate and peanut butter. No going wrong there. Oh, and just a quick note if you do want to try them. I found that soaking the dates at least 8 hours before you plan to mix these up makes it much easier.
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These things are legit, guys! I’d love to know what you think if you try them. Happy snacking!
As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.
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Wow another yummy recipe... I guess you are a big foody fan
Loved it
Yeah, I like food, no doubt. Thakns @robertsekhose
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! Peanut butter and chocolate would make a great snack combo. I would love to get the recipe. 😊
Sure @coruscate!
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (use plant-based for vegan)
2 ounces pitted dates (about 8) + 1/4 cup water
175g (1 3/4 cup) oat flour
110g (1 cup) dry roasted peanuts, shelled
180g (3/4 cups) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
65g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
*For best results I recommend soaking the dates for a least 8 hours before blending. It makes things so much easier. Just place them in a small bowl and cover with just enough warm water to cover them (about 1/4 cup).
Notes
**For 1/24 of the recipe approx: Kcal:110 Protein:6g Fat:5.5g Carbs:12g
Yum! The chickpeas are unexpected, but I bet that helps give them a creamy texture. Thanks for the recipe!
Yummy!!!
great photos and very appetizing recipe!
Thanks @nideo! I really appreciate it!
Your all food recipes are so delicious and mouthwatering and also healthy home made that I always like your presentation and photo shoot @gringalicious :)
Thank you so much for the kind words @theia7
Mmmmmm ! Chocolate and peanut butter a match made in heaven !! Plus these actually look healthy and would be great to bring in my lunch as a night shift security guard instead of the famous doughnuts and coffee we all love !! LOL! Thanks for sharing @gringalicious ! Upped and resteemed into my @momskitchen blog to share with all awesome foodie followers !! 😋😋😋💕💕💕
Great gif Karen, thanks so much for continuing to leave awesome comments
Your welcome !💙👍
Quality post - your photography skills are on point! Not to mention the subject looks like a delicious snack too - upvoted, thanks for sharing. From a fellow foodie @phamished :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @phamished
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surely, i'm gonna give this a try
Hope you enjoy @marianmiller! Thanks!
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