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Raspberry Chia Protein Bites

Looking for a healthy indulgent snack that's easy to make and delicious? This recipe for chocolate covered raspberry chia bites is packed with the goodness of chia seeds, raspberries, protein powder, coconut and coated with chocolate. An easy, healthy, doable sweet treat that your whole family will love.
Perfect for any occasion, from Valentine's Day to an easy summer gathering. Both healthy and gluten-free, these chocolate coated raspberry chia bites will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy protein bites, healthy protein snack, protein raspberry chia bites no bake, raspberry chia protein bites
Servings 14

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries, or frozen raspberries, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 scoops protein or collagen powder

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt, (optional)

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
    In a small bowl or shallow dish mash raspberries with a fork until broken down and jam like. Add chia seeds, coconut, honey and protein powder and stir to combine. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
    Taste test and add more honey if you think it needs it.
    Scoop small plops of the raspberry-chia mixture onto the prepared baking sheet (about 1 tablespoon per plop). Shape into discs. You should end up with 14-16 discs depending on their size.  Freeze for 45-60 minutes until set.

Chocolate Coating

  • Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 30 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.
    Using one or two forks to hold the bites, dip them one at a time into the melted chocolate mixture until fully coated, shaking off any excess chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt (if using) while chocolate is still wet.
    Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden.
    Notes:  You may need to gently reheat the chocolate after dipping a few raspberry chia bites since the frozen raspberry will cool the chocolate.
    Before eating, allow to soften at room temperature for 1-2 minutes.
    Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. 
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