Blueberry Coconut Honey Protein Bites
Here is the best no bake coconut protein bites recipe! These bad boys are egg free and dairy free, and fit many special diets - a one bowl recipe for perfectly sweet, no bake, blueberry protein-rich healthy snack bites bursting with coconut flavor.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut butter store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup almond or oat flour
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped (or other nut of choice)
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Line a 12-hole muffin tin with silicone liners or paper muffin liners.Place a small saucepan over medium heat.Add blueberries and honey. Mix to help break down the blueberries. Add coconut butter and coconut oil and mix thoroughly.Remove from heat and add almond flour, coconut, cashews and protein powder and mix until combined.Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture out into each cup to a height that you prefer, then place in freezer for 20 minutes.Store up to 1 week in fridge or 3 months in freezer.
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good.
It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
