I crave chocolate more often than I’d like to admit. While I’d love to indulge in my favorite truffle at the time or nearest bar I can find in the pantry (and sometimes I do) I’m also trying to find other, more nutrient dense ways to satisfy that craving.

These Brownie Batter Protein Bites do just the trick. They’re loaded with healthy fats, protein and did I mention they’re gluten free??

Next time I need to double the batch so I have a stash in the fridge ready to go when I need it.

When you try them, let me know what you think!!

Brownie Batter Protein Bites

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 3 Tbs chocolate protein powder
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 2 Tbs maple syrup
• 1 Tbs honey
• splash of vanilla
• pinch of salt
• 3 Tbs mini or regular chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Pour all ingredients except chocolate chips into a medium sized bowl and stir to combine.
2. Sprinkle in chocolate chips and mix to incorporate.
3. Scoop out 2 Tbs of the dough and roll into bite sized balls.
4. Enjoy!!
5. Store in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long)
6. Don’t forget to take a picture and post it on social media so I can hype you up!