Imagine biting into a decadent chocolate base, perfectly complemented by the bright, tangy notes of raspberry jam. As you reach the center, the velvety smoothness of the chocolate mousse envelops your taste buds, leaving you craving for more. These no bake, rich, fudgy brownie bites are packed with chocolate and tart raspberry flavor. The raspberries add the perfect balance to the decadent chocolate, creating a brownie-meets-truffle experience.

The base layer, made with almond flour, and almond butter, offers a satisfying fudginess that contrasts beautifully with the creamy mousse and jammy topping. The mousse itself is luxuriously smooth, thanks to the rich coconut cream, cocoa powder and protein powder that acts like a flour to thicken and hold the ingredients together. The raspberry jam topping adds a burst of freshness, adding a playful element to every spoonful.

I just love making sweet and simple bite-sized treats, and these Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Protein Bites are absolutely perfect! Chocolate and fruit seems like such a simple combination, but I feel like they mix in the most powerful and delicious way! The dates help sweeten up this recipe, along with the brownie portion, of course. The depth of flavor created in this recipe is incredible.

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!

I. LOVE. DATES. They are just one of those snack cabinet staples I can’t live without. In my quest to find healthier snacks, I have started buying more dates, to use as a natural sweetener in a cookie or frosting.

Dates are a great snack on their own and they are high in fiber, rich in antioxidants, great for heart health and they provide a little energy boost thanks to the natural sugars. They are little morsels of natural sugar and a great alternative to refined sugars.

The dried fruit has a caramel-like sweetness that can also help reduce cravings for sugary snacks. I’m always on the hunt though for creative ways to dress up my dates, and I just knew these bars would be delicious! If you haven’t cooked with dates yet, you have so many delicious uses just waiting to be discovered!

This recipe is highly versatile and can accommodate various dietary preferences and restrictions. For instance, if you are not a fan of almond butter, feel free to swap it out for another nut or seed butter of your choice.

You can also experiment with a different kind of fruity jam- the possibilities are endless, allowing you to tailor the recipe to your liking. Moreover, despite their indulgent flavor, I love that these Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Protein Bites pack a nutritious punch.

The coconut cream adds a creamy richness without the need for dairy, making this recipe suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance. Plus, raspberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, further adding to the nutritional profile of these perfect treats. If you don’t like raspberries, you could make any fruit jam of your liking. I think cherries, blueberries or strawberries would be fantastic, too!

These mousse bites can be stored in the fridge or freezer for extended freshness. Simply thaw them in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving, and you are ready to enjoy a delicious treat whenever the craving strikes.

These delightful no bake raspberry chocolate mousse protein bites are a true testament to the fact that healthy eating can be both delicious and satisfying.

So go ahead, treat yourself to a little slice of heaven – you deserve it!

Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Protein Bites

These raspberry chocolate protein bites are the perfect pre or post-workout snack. The salty and savory almond butter combines perfectly with the tang of the raspberries and the sweetness of the chocolate. These will feel like you are eating a dessert, but you will really be getting in an extra bit of protein.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy raspberry chocolate protein snack bites, no bake raspberry chocolate protein bars, raspberry chocolate mousse protein bites, raspberry chocolate protein snacks

Servings 6

Ingredients

Base Layer

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/3 cup almond (or any nut or seed) butter
• 1/3 cup any milk
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse Filling

• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder

Raspberry Jam

• 2 cups frozen raspberries
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Chocolate Topping

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Raspberry Jam

• Make the jam first so it can cool while you make the rest of the recipe.

  In a small  saucepan, combine raspberries, water, honey and chia seeds. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. remove from heat and let it cool.

  Once the raspberry jam has cooled, spoon it onto the set chocolate mousse cups.

Base Layer

• Line a 6-hole muffin tin with parchment paper cups or use a silicone muffin pan.

  In a food processor, combine almond flour, dates, almond butter, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract.  Process until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.

  Press the dough mixture into the bottom and up the sides to create a well in the center of each muffin cup to hold the filling. Place the cups in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate mousse.  

Chocolate Mousse

• Blend together the coconut cream, cocoa powder, dates and protein powder until smooth.

  Remove the parchment paper cups from the freezer and fill the center wells with the chocolate mousse mixture. Return the cups to the freezer and let them set for for an hour or so.

  Then top each muffin cup with chocolate topping.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 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.

  Drizzle over the tops of the bites for an extra decadent touch.

  Return the cups to the freezer for a few minutes to set the chocolate topping.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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