Brownie Energy Bites
These no-baked Brownie Energy Bites are so easy to make! These healthy energy balls come together so quickly and are perfect for when you’re craving chocolate. They taste just like chewy fudge brownie bites and are such a delightful treat!
Made in one bowl, so clean up is super easy, you’ll love making these brownie energy bites! They’re made with everyday ingredients, easy to meal prep, and will disappear fast, so you’re going to want to make extra. No cooking necessary with these protein energy balls!
If you’re looking for more easy healthy recipes, you should try my Almond Joy Chia Pudding and No-Bake Energy Balls. They’re so delicious, packed with nutrients, and don’t take long to put together.
Why You’ll Love This
- They’re so satisfying. Thanks to the addition of protein powder, you’ll find these energy bites so filling and satisfying.
- It’s a kid-friendly recipe. Since there is no cooking required for this recipe, you can get your kids involved in making these. Their small hands are perfect for rolling the balls up! Plus they’ll love the chocolate flavor.
- They’re SO good. These brownie bites are decadent while still being a nutritious treat.
What You’ll Need
- Mini chocolate chips: The smaller chocolate chips make it easier to mix into the energy balls compared to regular-sized ones.
- Oat flour: Don’t want to buy a bag of oat flour specifically for these brownie energy bites? Make your own by following my guide here.
- Cocoa powder: I like using Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Chocolate protein powder: I use the premiere whey protein but use what you prefer!
- Creamy peanut butter: Make sure to use creamy peanut butter and not chunky!
- Maple syrup: Just a bit for added sweetness.
- Vanilla extract: Be sure to use pure vanilla extract and not artificial extract.
- Coconut oil: no need to melt it, it will melt from the warmth of your hands when mixing the bites mixture.
How To Make Brownie Energy Bites
- Mix together the ingredients: Place all the ingredients into a large bowl. Using a spatula, or with your hands, mix everything until well combined. You need to have pliable but firm, dough-like consistency.
- Roll into balls: Take a tablespoon-sized piece of dough and with the help of your palms tightly roll even balls.
- Chill the balls: Place rolled balls onto a sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 10 minutes. Once chilled place the balls into an airtight container and store them in a fridge.
Tips and Notes
- If the mixture doesn’t want to stick together and roll into a ball, you can add a little more maple syrup, stir well and try rolling again. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the mixture for a couple of minutes to help them firm up a bit before rolling.
- Maple syrup can be swapped with honey or agave.
- Don’t want to roll them? You can press the mixture into a square pan and once they’ve chilled, cut them into squares to make them into no-bake brownie energy bars.
- Any creamy nut butter (such as cashew butter or almond butter) will work in place of peanut butter if needed, but the flavor will change to taste like the nut butter.
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder is my go-to as it has a fudgier chocolate flavor to it compared to natural cocoa powder.
- You can add some hemp hearts or chia seeds for some extra added nutrition.
- You can also use an ice cream scoop or meatball scoop to help you have even energy balls.
FAQs
When you’ve finished making the energy balls, place them into an airtight container in the fridge and use them within 5 days.
These brownie balls are so easy to freeze! You can freeze them for up to a month. Freeze the balls in a single layer on a sheet pan before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or bag so they don’t stick together. Thaw the balls in the refrigerator overnight.
I highly suggest you store these energy balls in the fridge. While they can be kept at room temperature for a while, they keep their shape best when stored in the fridge.
Yes! They’re packed with protein and healthy ingredients. Since they’re nutrient-dense, I recommend enjoying them in moderation as a snack, before/after a workout, or as part of your breakfast.
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Brownie Energy Bites
These no-baked Brownie Energy Bites are so easy to make! These healthy energy balls come together so quickly and are perfect for when you’re craving chocolate. They taste just like chewy, fudge brownie bites and are such a delightful treat!
Instructions
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Let’s start by measuring and prepping all the ingredients needed.
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Once you have everything on hand, place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
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Using a spatula, or with your hands, mix everything until well combined. You need to have pliable but firm, dough-like consistency. If the mixture seems to be on the tough side and does not want to roll into a ball add more water or maple syrup. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
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If the mixture seems to be too soft that doesn’t want to hold a ball shape, add oat flour. Do so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
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Take a tablespoon-sized piece of dough and with the help of your palms tightly roll even balls. You can also use an ice cream scoop to help you have even portions.
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Place rolled balls onto a sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 10 minutes.
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Once chilled place the balls into an airtight container and store them in a fridge.
Notes
- If the mixture doesn’t want to stick together and roll into a ball, you can add a little more maple syrup, stir well and try rolling again. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the mixture for a couple of minutes to help them firm up a bit before rolling.
- Maple syrup can be swapped with honey or agave.
- Don’t want to roll them? You can press the mixture into a square pan and once they’ve chilled, cut them into squares to make them into no-bake Almond Joy energy bars.
- Any creamy nut butter (such as cashew butter or almond butter) will work in place of peanut butter if needed but the flavor will change to taste like the nut butter.
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder is my go-to as it has a fudgier chocolate flavor to it compared to natural cocoa powder.
- You can add some hemp hearts or chia seeds for some extra added nutrition.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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