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Cinnamon Protein Energy Bites

June 07, 20231 min read

1 serving 35 minutes

Ingredients
1 1/8 tsps oats (quick)
3/4 tsp oat flour (store bought or you can grind oats in a blender)
1/16 serving chocolate or vanilla protein powder (25 grams protein)
3/4 tsp ground flax seed
1/2 tsp chia seeds
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 3/4 tsps almond butter (no added sugar or oil)
3/4 tsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp unsweetened almond milk

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine quick oats, oat flour, protein powder, ground flax, chia seeds and cinnamon. Fold in the almond butter and maple syrup until a thick dough forms. If it is too thick to work with, add the almond milk.

  2. Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough and roll into balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

  3. Note: Feel free to make a batch (6 servings) and freeze for later use as it fits in your macros: 2 1/4 tbsps oats, 1 3/4 tbsps oat flour, 1/2 serving chocolate or vanilla protein powder (25 grams protein), 1 3/4 tbsps ground flax seed, 2 1/2 tsps chia seeds, 2/3 tsp cinnamon, 3 1/2 tbsps almond butter, 1 3/4 tbsps maple syrup, 1 1/4 tsps unsweetened almond milk.

Nutrition
Amount per serving
Calories 111
Protein 5g
Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Carbs 10g
Sodium 2mg
Fiber 2g
Calcium 56mg
Sugar 4g
Iron 1mg

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