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Healthier Peanut Candy Protein Bites

If you are you craving something sweet but want to keep it on the healthier side, this recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth with a super cute little individual sized bites. Perfect for a quick snack or a fun dessert, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy! These bites offer all the deliciousness of a classic candy bar without the guilt, and are not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients like coconut cream and flour, nut butter and sweetened with honey.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating candy, clean eating candy recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, healthier peanut candy bites, healthy candy bites, healthy peanut candy bites
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups peanuts, dry roasted
  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
  • 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut) butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making this recipe to allow coconut cream to separate.
    You can make these bites in a 12 cup silicone muffin pan,candy mold or paper muffin liners. Or you can make them in a 5 x 7-inch loaf pan and cut into small squares when set.
    Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.
    In a pan on the stove over medium heat, add the hardened coconut cream and honey.
    When the mixture starts bubbling, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 20 minutes making sure to stir the mixture often.
    Once done, set the caramel aside to cool for a few minutes. Add the peanut butter, protein powder and vanilla extract to the caramel mixture and whisk until well incorporated.
    Assembly:
    Place a teaspoon of peanuts to the bottom of each muffin cup using about half the peanuts (¾ of a cup).
    Pour the caramel mixture over top of the peanuts, dividing it up and spreading it out evenly amongst the 12 muffin cups.
    Top the caramel layer with the remaining 3/4 cup of peanuts, pressing them gently into the top.
    Place the pan in the freezer for 2-4 hours, or overnight.
    Pop the peanut bites out of the muffin pan or mold or cut into 12 or more squares and store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months. 
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