Quinoa Protein Energy Bites
These little no-bake bites are a perfect energy booster and treat. If you don't want to use protein powder, you can use ground almonds instead.
Servings: 12 bites
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp nut/seed butter
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or brown rice syrup
- 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, or vanilla
- 1 Tbsp orange zest, from one orange
- 1 Tbsp cocoa nibs, , coffee beans or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix together the nut/seed butter and syrup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients, making sure the consistency is holding into a ball. If it doesn't hold, add more cooked quinoa and/or nut/seed butter mixed with syrup until it's holding together.
- Form them into balls on a lined tray, and put in the fridge to set for about 15 minutes.
- Enjoy your bites as a perfect side to a big smoothie for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or if you opted out of the coffee beans they would be a lovely healthy dessert.
Notes
Make them with or without the cocoa nibs, you can swap coffee beans or chocolate chips if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
