Peanut butter protein bites

Lately, I have been snacking on these protein bites before bed to fill those late night cravings while providing some protein. Each bite is less than 100 calories and easily adaptable to your taste. Feel free to double the recipe and freeze them for an emergency snack!

Peanut Butter Protein Bites (yields 9)

• 1/2 cup (64 g) coconut flour
• ~ 2 scoops casein protein powder* (60 g, standard scoop is 30g)
• 1 tbsp (5 g) unsweetened coconut
• 1.5-2 tbsp (8-12 g) stevia
• 1/2 tps cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 egg whites (92 g)
• 1/4 cup peanut butter** (64 g)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Mix dry ingredients in a a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients together. Next, pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine with a wooden spoon until wet ingredients are fully incorporated. Batter will be dry and crumbly, but easy to press together. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C) and line a baking sheet with silicone mat, parchment paper or on un-greased cookie sheet. Roll cookies into nine equal balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until bottom are slightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days. If storing in the fridge, I recommend heating them up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

*Please do not use whey protein. It will come out dry and disappointing. Might be the same outcome with plant protein, but I have not tried it.

**Can swap with almond butter if preferred. I have not tried it, but it should be okay.

If you decide to make these, take a picture and tag me on Facebook or Instagram at @strengthandstrings. Looking for more snack ideas? Check out my suggestions here and here!

Recipe adapted from the 28 Day Reset.