Description
A quick, no-bake energy bite with peanut butter, cinnamon, and almond flavors. Lower carb and sweetened with a monk fruit erythritol blend.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Base
- 170 g creamy peanut butter (unsalted)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Dry Mix-Ins
- 80 g whey protein isolate (vanilla or unflavored)
- 80 g powdered monk fruit/erythritol blend
- 35 g blanched almond flour (about 5 tbsp)
- 20 g hemp seeds (2 tbsp)
- 7 g ground flaxseed or chia seeds (1 tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp fine salt
Fold-In
- 45 g sugar-free mini chocolate chips (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk peanut butter, avocado oil, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. If stiff, microwave 20–30 seconds.
- Add whey protein, sweetener, almond flour, hemp seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a sturdy spatula until a cohesive dough forms.
- Texture check: if crumbly, mix in 1–2 tsp avocado oil; if sticky, add 1–2 tsp almond flour.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Roll into 20 balls about 1 inch each ,Optional: Roll the bites in unsweetened cacao powder for a truffle-style finish.
- Chill on a parchment-lined plate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Yields 20 bites. Serving size: 2 bites (10 servings).
- Storage: refrigerate airtight 5–7 days; freeze up to 2 months.
- Sweetened with a monk fruit erythritol blend. Nutrition may vary with brands.
- Contains peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Not medical advice.
Nutrition Facts per Serving: Calories: 207 kcal | Total Fat: 16 g (Saturated Fat: 3.4 g) | Sodium: 43 mg | Total Carbs: 15.2 g (Fiber: 3.0 g, Sugar Alcohols: 8.0 g, Sugars: 1.1 g, Net Carbs: 4.2 g) | Protein: 12.9 g
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 207