Festive Protein Bites

Tis the season for macros friendly desserts and snacks!

{Vegan, Added Sugar Free, High Protein, Nut Free, Gluten Free}

You will need:

• Spoon or spatula

• Parchment paper

• Small mixing bowl

• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients: (Links below for specifics)*

• 1/2 cup or 55 grams Vanilla protein powder

• 2 tbsp or 20 grams Coconut flour

• 10 ml or 1 tbsp Olive oil*

• 4-5 tbsp Water*

• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp Butter extract (vegan), optional

• 1/4 tsp Almond extract, optional

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp or 12 grams Sprinkles (vegan)

Instructions:

• In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together.

• The mixture should not be too wet that it sticks all over your hands or too dry that the dough does not stick together.

• Roll the protein dough into 10-12 even balls (I made 11) and place onto parchment paper.

• Add extra sprinkles on top for decoration.

• Store the protein bites in the fridge!

Notes:

I used Purely Inspired's french vanilla vegan protein powder

I used Trader Joe's vegan Valentine's Day sprinkles

You can use plant milk over water

You can use apple sauce or a runny nut butter instead of oil for an oil free version

Nutrition:

1/11 protein bites

Calories: 451 Carbohydrates: 36 Fat: 18.6 Protein: 34.3 Sugar: 15 Fiber: 15

Total recipe

Calories: 527 Carbohydrates: 3.3 Fat: 1.7 Protein: 3.1 Sugar: 1.4 Fiber: 1.4