Treats like these healthy protein bites always come in handy and make the best kind of dessert! Juicy Medjool dates naturally sweeten any recipe and the banana slices just adds to the creamy goodness! They are packed with caramel deliciousness from the dates, crunchy peanut butter and chocolate, of course.

There is nothing quite like the creamy, cool, sweet, custard-y taste and texture of a banana protein bites to transport you to summertime picnics of yesteryear and call to mind long summer nights spent over simple suppers (likely a grill was involved) with friends or family. And there most certainly is a time for those self-same recipes, packed as they are with empty calories and refined sugar.  But NOW is the time for healthier, higher in protein banana date bites (but of course!)  And they are also gluten-free, low-fat and have no added sugar.

Banana slices that have been mixed with thick and creamy yogurt are the ultimate addition and add somewhat of an “ice cream” component. Plus, the date bites are packed with fiber and along with the added protein are super nutrient dense. What more could you ask for in a dessert?

Creamy, sweet and custard-y in taste and texture, you would never guess that these lightened-up protein-rich banana bites are free of gluten and refined sugar! A much healthier protein-rich anytime snack or dessert.

Keep to your healthy eating plan and beat your cravings with these awesome good for you little bites. This homemade dessert recipe is packed with banana flavor, healthy, easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and takes no time at all to prep! The perfect treat you don’t even have to turn your oven on for!

I love to use dates as a base in most of my snack balls, no-bake bars, or if I need a natural sweetener in a cookie or frosting. They are little morsels of natural sugar and a great alternative to refined sugars. You don’t need many dates to make something sweet!

As you probably know, I am obsessed with protein in desserts and snacks, so you can bet I added some here. As well as being really easy to make, these bites are healthier than your average sweet treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes them more balanced than the traditional high carb recipe.

Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way it to add protein making the recipe more balanced to stop the unhealthy roller coaster blood sugar ride.

Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:

Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
Maintaining healthier blood glucose levels
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger

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.

Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you  likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.

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 banana date bites have come into my life and I’m obsessed. Get ready for the most delicious creamy addiction waiting to happen… Layers of gorgeous flavours all piled up. Ughhhh. I can’t even get enough (no, seriously… I keep trying it and I can’t get enough)

They are super versatile and I love to make them for friends and family, especially around the holidays or a summer potluck. I also love no bake recipes as they are very forgiving when it comes to the ingredients and amounts. You can play around and swap ingredients based on what you have and not be too meticulous with the measurements without ending up with a total disaster that often happens when you do the same with baked goods!

Healthy Banana Date Chocolate Bites are:

Made within minutes
Gluten free
No bake
Made with wholesome ingredients
Easily portable
Taste like candy

I love these little bites as they taste like an indulgent treat, but they are secretly loaded with protein, fiber, and all sorts of good-for-you ingredients. I’m sure  you and your family will love them.

Banana Date Chocolate Protein Bites

Here is a really quick and easy protein-rich recipe if you want something sweet in the freezer that requires no baking or blending! Only takes about 10 mins and they are super delicious.    

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword banana date chocolate protein bites, clean eating dessert or snack, date banana protein snacks, date chocolate protein bites, protein date bites

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 8 large Medjool dates, pitted
• 16 slices of ripe banana
• 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
• 1/2 cup thick nut butter (I used crunchy peanut butter)
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line a small tray or dish with parchment paper.

  Open up the Medjool dates and flatten them as much as possible.

  Mix the banana slices with the yogurt and protein powder and place two coated slices on each date.

  Place each banana topped date on the lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes and then add a spoonful of nut butter to each one.

  Place back in the freezer for about 30 minutes. then, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil. 

Chocolate Coating

• 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.

  Working quickly,using two forks, dip one date at a time into the bowl of melted chocolate until it is fully coated. Lift the date from the bowl of chocolate and let any excess drip off, then place it onto a tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with the remaining dates then place back on the parchment lined tray.

  Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl. 

  Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired, then chill until chocolate has set.

  Store in the fridge in an airtight container. you can place pop them in the freezer for 10 min before you eat one if a firmer texture is desired! If frozen let unthaw for10 minutes before eating so the date is soft.

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