Date & Tahini Brownie Protein Bites
These Brownie Protein Bites filled with a 2-ingredient chocolate fudge ganache are rich, soft, indulgent and yet protein-rich and take only 8 ingredients. They really have it all – the luscious fudgy texture, the intense chocolate flavour and are easy to make! Perfect for a quick dessert or any time healthy snack.
Servings 8
Ingredients
Brownie Bites
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) or your favorite nut butter
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Filling
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with 8 paper liners or use a silicon muffin pan.Add all ingredients to the food processor and process until well combined into a dough.Divide the batter into eight segments. Roll into balls and insert each into a cupcake pan.Press each ball with a small measuring cup or the handle of a wooden spoon to create a well for the ganache filling to sit.
Chocolate Ganache Filling
- Place chocolate chips 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.Add the milk and stir until thick and creamy.Pour 1 teaspoon into each brownie bite well (the indent you made to hold the filling).Refrigerate for 15 minutes and serve.Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.