These are little bites of joy that balance tart, sweet and crunchy in one perfect mouthful. They are the ultimate balance of tangy, sweet and chocolatey, making them a delightful protein-rich healthy treat for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.

One reason I love this chocolate pomegranate recipe is because it only calls for 5 ingredients. It’s so incredibly easy to make and the flavor combination is to die for. They are also a gorgeous little dessert to make for yourself as well.

These bites are:

Juicy & flavorful
Protein-rich
Portable
Easy to make
Sweet + salty

I love no bake desserts!  I’m all for cooking, but sometimes a no bake treat is just the kind of thing I need. And these addicting chocolate covered pomegranate protein bites fit the bill. Although they are a fun chocolate treat – they are just simply fruit and chocolate. Fresh pomegranate arils, or seeds, are great covered in chocolate. They make fun nibbles, an after-meal treat, or a party snack.

If you love fruit with chocolate, you are going to be making this recipe on the regular.  The crunch from the chocolate and the pop of fruity pomegranate juice you get when you bite into a seed – is a definite party in your mouth.

Using dark chocolate on these bites is super flavorful and goes so well with the juicy pomegranate arils.  You can use bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate depending on your preference. Choose a bar of high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. You can also use milk chocolate, or even white chocolate on these clusters.

Some people wonder if pomegranate seeds are edible. Absolutely, yes! The seeds may be a little tricky to remove from the pomegranate itself, but they are a sweet, juicy treat and well worth the effort. Or you can take the easy way out and buy the packaged seeds that have already been removed for you.

Pomegranate seeds, which are the edible insides of the pomegranate, are little ruby red bursts of sweet and tart deliciousness that pack a serious punch of health benefits. Brimming with beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols, studies show that pomegranate seeds could help reduce inflammation, slow cancer cell growth, fight infections, reduce joint pain and boost brain function. They are low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, Plus, they are delicious, nutritious and easy to enjoy in a number of different recipes.

These pomegranate bites are refreshing, fun to eat and feel like a indulgent snack or dessert, even though they are secretly healthy. I love making a batch and keeping them in the freezer for those snacky moments when I want something light but satisfying. The burst of the pomegranate against the rich chocolate? Pure magic.

This pomegranate dark chocolate bites recipe is ridiculously simple and delicious. We are talking about five very simple ingredients (chocolate, pomegranates, protein powder, coconut oil and sea salt) with minimal prep time, and maximum flavor. About 5 to 8 minutes of your time equals fabulous little treats!

I have added protein powder to the recipe as a well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.

When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.

These pomegranate chocolate bites are a perfect, easy treat to make for a holiday party or other festive event! They also make a great Valentine’s Day gift, Christmas gift, or hostess gift!

Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Bites

These pomegranate bites are an unexpectedly delicious dessert or healthy snack. With smooth dark chocolate, a burst of fruity juice from the pomegranate seeds and a hit of protein to keep things balanced - it's a totally addicting recipe!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate pomegranate healthy protein snacks, chocolate pomegranate protein snack bites, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy pomegranate protein snacks, pomegranate chocolate protein bites, pomegranate protein cups

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• Flaky salt

Instructions

• Across 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners, sprinkle a single layer of pomegranate seeds. You can also use a silicon mold or even an ice cube tray.

  Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted add the protein powder and mix until well combined.

  Add the chocolate mixture to a piping bag or plastic bag. Snip off the end, so a small stream of chocolate can come out.

  Pipe a crisscross pattern of chocolate across the pomegranate seeds. Add another layer of pomegranate seeds, then more chocolate, and then the last layer of pomegranate seeds.

  Finish with a pinch of flaky salt on each of the pomegranate chocolate bites.

  Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. After removing from the fridge, serve immediately.

  Store in fridge for up to1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.  

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