Chocolate Orange Protein Bites
These chocolate orange protein bites are the perfect healthy snack to have on hand for when that sweet tooth hits! They are packed with protein and fibre and have a delicious citrus-chocolate flavour. These no-bake chocolate orange energy bites provide a quick energy boost in a convenient, grab-to-go package. Being vegan, sugar-free, and dairy-free, these tiny goodies testify that satiating chocolate cravings doesn’t always have to be a guilty pleasure. Enjoy them as a post-workout snack, a grab-and-go breakfast on busy mornings, or a healthy chocolate dessert to fuel your busy days.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Highly Nutritious Dessert – Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients such as black beans, vegan chocolate protein powder, and superfood hemp seeds, these chocolate orange protein bites provide a substantial dose of plant-based protein and healthy fats to boost energy levels. Additionally, the high fibre content of these protein balls keeps you full for hours despite their miniature appearance.
Easy, No-Bake Recipe – Despite their impressive nutritional profile, it sounds too good to be true that the recipe is crazy easy to make and doesn’t even require baking or cooking. Simply blend all the ingredients, press the mixture into a baking dish, top with melted chocolate and orange zest, and chill.
Grab and Go Energy Boosters – The compact size of these protein bites makes them ideal for packing in your gym bag, lunch box, or backpack. Whether heading to the gym, rushing out to work on a busy morning, or hitting the road for a long commute, these bites are a quick and easy way to get a quick energy boost when you need it most.
Make Ahead and Meal Prep Friendly – These chocolate orange protein bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 8 days, making them perfect for meal prep. Having a batch of these protein-packed bites on hand means you always have a healthy protein booster on hand that perfectly complements your nutritional goals and doesn’t lack flavour.
How to make Chocolate Orange Protein Bites
Blend Ingredients
Add all ingredients except oat flour to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Mix Oat Flour
Add oat flour and blend to incorporate.
Prepare the Baking Dish
Add your mixture to a lined 8×8 baking dish and pat down with your hands.
Add Toppings
Drizzle melted chocolate and top with orange zest.
Chill and Set
Place in the fridge for 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Slice and Enjoy
Slice into 16 cubes and enjoy.
Recipe Tips for Chocolate Orange Protein Bites
For Extra Texture & Nutrition Boost: Add chopped nuts or seeds to the mixture before pressing it into the baking dish. Almonds, walnuts, or even chia seeds all work well here!
Experiment with Toppings: While melted chocolate and orange zest are delicious, you can experiment with other toppings. Try shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or berries.
Storage Tips: Store your chocolate orange protein bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 8 days.
Make it Nut Free: Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter or any other seed butter of your choice.
Swap the black beans with chickpeas or cannellini beans for different flavour and texture.
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Chocolate Orange Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 1 can of black beans
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- Juice of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2.5 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup oat flour
For Topping
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate
- Orange Zest
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except oat flour into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add in your oat flour and blend to incorporate.
- Add your mixture into a lined 8×8 baking dish and pat down with your hands
- Drizzle on the melted chocolate and top with orange zest.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes until the chocolate has set.
- Slice into 16 cubes and enjoy.