Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites
Every chocoholic’s dream come true – and like me you will want to make them over and over (and over) again. Made with just a handful of good-for-you ingredients, they taste like a rich, fudgy brownie that will melt in your mouth!!
Servings 16
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup protein or collagen powder
- 1/3 cup almond or cashew butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut cream or milk
- All-natural sprinkles
Instructions
Brownies
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bites out easier for cutting.Add the oats and almonds to a food processor,processing until they resemble flour (or at least mostly flour-like, it's okay to have a few chunks). Then add in the remaining ingredients, processing until a dough forms. You want the texture to stick together, and it may be slightly sticky to touch. If it seems a little dry, add milk a tablespoon at a time until it comes together.Add the dough to the pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Chocolate Ganache
- Make the ganache by adding the coconut cream to a medium heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds until it's warmed through. Pour the chocolate chips in and shake the bowl to make sure the milk covers them. Set a plate or something on top of the bowl to cover it and let it sit for 10 minutes without stirring.After the 10 minutes, stir the chocolate and milk together until it creates a ganache consistency.Then pour over the brownie base. Top with sprinkles. Place the brownies in the freezer for 2-3 hours before removing them from the pan and cutting into 16 bars or more smaller squares.Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or up to 3 months in the freezer.