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How to Make Protein Bites

February 24, 2015 by Jennifer Williams 40 Comments

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If you spend any time on Pinterest, no doubt you’ve seen plenty of protein ball and energy bite recipes floating around.

These little nuggets not only taste great, but are super easy to make and so good for you. A perfect way to control the ingredients in what you eat (avoiding added sugar or preservatives), these bites will serve many purposes throughout your busy week.

Grab a couple for breakfast along with some fruit and Greek yogurt. Grab a bite before your workout for an energy burst. Hungry in between meals? These bites are your friend. In fact, any time you want to grab something quick and convenient to satisfy hunger pangs— protein bites are a perfect solution. Also: they are kid-friendly. Little hands love grabbing these little healthy bites.

Here’s what you’ll get nutrition-wise from these bites:

  • a nice pop of protein, from the whey powder and the nut butters
  • fiber from the oats and nuts
  • healthy fats from the nut butters

Since there are about a million different recipes and variations, it can get a little overwhelming to know where to start. If you’ve never tried making these healthy bites before, this post will break down the basics of what types of ingredients go into protein balls.

How to make protein balls

After you make your first batch, you may want to experiment with different flavors and add-ons. There’s really no wrong way to make these, so get creative with the flavors and ingredients you like best.

Here’s the basics:

  • Pick a nut butter: you’ll need to choose one in this category, because of the sticky consistency. The nut butter will help to hold the other ingredients together.
  • Pick a protein powder: again this category is essential to the bites as it provides the protein and flavor while counteracting the stickiness of the nut butters. Chocolate or Vanilla are great choices, but feel free to branch out and experiment!
  • Add an extra or two: You can choose one of more from this category. Oats, dried fruits, chocolate chips or crushed nuts. For a flavor boost, try vanilla extract or cinnamon.
  • Add seeds if desired: Superfood chia seeds, hemp or flaxseeds are great choices that provide some extra nutrition.
  • Make it sweet: honey, applesauce, maple syrup are great choices for their sticky texture. Liquid stevia also works well, depending on your taste.

Now that you’ve chosen your ingredients, all that’s left to do is:

  1. Mix your ingredients together
  2. Form into bite sized balls
  3. Chill before eating.

Basic Protein Bites Recipe – yields about 18 bites

  • 2 Scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup nut butter
  • 1/4 cup sticky sweetener
  • 1 cup oats
  • extras as desired (chia seeds, etc.)

Mix together your dry ingredients first. In a separate bowl, combine nut butter and sticky sweetener (if desired, microwave for about 8 seconds for easier mixing). Add sticky ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together. Add your extras if desired. Roll into balls and chill before eating! Enjoy!

These bites can stay about a week in the fridge, but usually they don’t last that long.  Each recipe is slightly different, and you’ll want to experiment with the ratio of dry ingredients to wet, to find the right consistency for your favorite bites. If you use fewer sticky ingredients, you can always add a bit of almond milk to help make the ingredients easier to stir.

A few more ball recipes to try, then branch out on your own and make the flavors you like the best:

  • Here’s a great healthy bite recipe from Slim Sanity to try.
  • Another bite recipe from About Time
  • Carob Banana Balls
  • Almond Butter Balls

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Once you’ve tried these protein bites, you’ll quickly be addicted. Adding in some extra protein to your diet pays off in so many ways. For more ideas, tips and tricks on cooking with Whey Protein, click here.

 

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  1. Rosie

    February 24, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I make something similar, no exact recipe. I combine honey and a nut butter in a pan and heat it. Then I add almond flour (or meal), protein powder, hemp seeds or chia, chopped nuts, sometimes chocolate (melted or cocoa) and extracts, addin’s like ground flax seeds. Sometimes I use organic fruit spread in addition to (or instead of the honey), After you make it a few times, you know when it is about the right consistency. Then you turn it into a loaf pan or 8×8, pat it flat, then refrigerate until it begins to solidify. Then I use a bench cutter to cut it into small squares and put them in containers. It sounds like a lot of work, but it is easy, fun, and yummy!

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  2. Danielle Smith

    February 24, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Thanks for the tips for making protein balls and the giveaway!

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  3. GiGi Eats

    February 24, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I actually make protein bites WITHOUT the nuts/seeds and sweeteners and they come out AMAZING! 🙂

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  4. RC

    February 25, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I make them with oats and gelatin as the gluing agent. Chia seeds too, and stevia for a sweetener.

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  5. Courtney

    February 25, 2015 at 11:03 am

    I have! It changes every time, but there’s always a protein powder, oats, nut butter and cinnamon!

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  6. Angela

    February 25, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I’ve made something similar but I love how flexible this is and gives me more ideas to branch out!

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  7. Lauren

    February 25, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Here’s my simple recipe for PB Protein Bites->https://www.pinterest.com/pin/171136854562965091/

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  8. kristin

    February 25, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I have never made them but they sound amazing

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  9. Caitlin A.

    February 25, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Yes often– Gluten free rolled oats mixed with almond butter, chocolate protein powder, any nut/mixed nuts, cacao powder, and a dash of almond milk.

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  10. Jeanette

    February 25, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    These look amazing! Can’t wait to experiment with my own!

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  11. Stefanie

    February 26, 2015 at 2:33 am

    I haven’t yet but would like to!

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  12. Heather @ HeatherRunsFast.com

    February 26, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    I haven’t made protein bite before! Guess I know what I’ll be doing this weekend!

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  13. Christina Talley

    February 26, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    I’ve never made protein bites but I will now!!

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  14. paige c

    February 26, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I love making protein bites! I never follow recipe though, just add coconut flour, protein powder, shredded coconut, chia seeds, nut butter, and mini chocolate chips usually!

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  15. Natalie

    February 27, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Looks super easy and super delish! I love About Time products too 🙂 SOOOOOO GOOD! I’ll be making these this weekend!

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  16. Nina Reed

    February 27, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    I’ve never made protein bites before, but they look delicious so I’ll have to give it a try!

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  17. Cheryl

    February 27, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I’ve never made protein bites, but they look delicious!

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  18. Jaque R.

    February 27, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    No I have never made protein bites but will try to now! 🙂 Thank you.

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  19. Cheryl Abdelnour

    February 27, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    No I have not made them yet. They sound awesome!

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  20. Tari Lawson

    February 28, 2015 at 7:14 am

    I have not made protein bites before.

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  21. Suzanne K

    February 28, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I haven’t made protein bites yet, but really want to!

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  22. Laura S

    February 28, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I’ve never made protein bites before. Tomorrow is prep day, this is going on the list

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  23. Kristi S

    February 28, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    They sound good but I have never made any.

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  24. Sarah Cool

    February 28, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    I havent made them before but they look yummy

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  25. Lynn

    March 1, 2015 at 8:20 am

    I have made protein bars but not bites. I really like this article because it breaks out the building blocks of how to accommodate to your tastes. Thanks!

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  26. kelly mcgrew

    March 1, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    no i have never made them but what a good idea!

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  27. robyn donnelly

    March 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    I have not tried the protein bites before but would like to.

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  28. heather

    March 1, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    I have not made protein bites before but they sound amazing.

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  29. Marija

    March 2, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I haven’t made protein bites before, but I think I’m going to try some soon!

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  30. Mary Rutter

    March 2, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    I have never made protein bits

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  31. Linda Bradshaw

    March 3, 2015 at 2:37 am

    I am new to the whole protein thing. I have not made protein bites before.

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  32. Missy

    March 3, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I havent made them but think I will now.

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  33. Andi R.

    March 3, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I have made protein bites many times, although not using these recipes. Bites, balls, bars, etc…I love experimenting with different recipes. And I love About Time isolate, I have a tub of chocolate and would love to try out the other yummy flavors!

    Reply
  34. Maureen

    March 3, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I have not made protein bites before. What a good idea. I do add to oatmeal, smoothies etc.

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  35. Michelle M

    March 3, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    yep! I mix oats, protein, dates, nut butter, and chia seeds in a food processor then roll into bite size pieces

    Reply
  36. Christina

    June 19, 2015 at 5:05 am

    I have only read about protein bites on blogs, but I never thought it could be an easy recipe. I am excited to make my own protein bite soonest. Thank you for this!

    Reply

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