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Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites Recipe

Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites Recipe
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Delicious and nutritious Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites featuring a rich almond flour and cocoa base combined with chocolate protein powder, coated in dark chocolate, and topped with colorful mini rainbow chocolate chips. Perfect as a post-workout snack or a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth with added protein and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (48 g) almond flour
  • 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
  • 3 tbsp (18 g) unsweetened regular (NOT Dutch-processed) cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 6 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao; good-quality chips or chopped bars)
  • 1 tbsp refined coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp mini rainbow-colored chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution of all dry components.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add almond butter, almond milk, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold the ingredients until a well-combined dough forms, ensuring no dry spots remain.
  3. Form Bites: Scoop heaping tablespoons (about 20 g each) of the dough and roll them between your palms into balls. You should be able to make approximately 12 balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If the dough is sticky or the balls look like they might slump, freeze them for 15 minutes to firm up before continuing.
  4. Melt Chocolate Coating: In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave the dark chocolate and refined coconut oil in 30-second increments. Stir between each interval until the mixture is fully melted and smooth, which should take about 90 seconds in total.
  5. Coat Bites: One at a time, drop the brownie bites into the melted chocolate and spoon extra chocolate over each. Using a fork, lift the bite out of the chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off, then return it to the baking sheet. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes.
  6. Add Toppings: While the chocolate coating is still tacky, sprinkle mini rainbow-colored chocolate chips over each bite for a fun, colorful finish.
  7. Chill to Harden: Refrigerate the coated bites until the chocolate has completely hardened, at least 30 minutes. Once set, store the Cosmic Brownie Protein Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • If the dough feels too sticky to roll, chilling it briefly will make it easier to handle.
  • Use good-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cacao for the best flavor and smooth coating.
  • These bites make a great protein-packed snack for post-workout recovery or a healthy dessert option.
  • You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or other nut butters if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and chocolate coating integrity.

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