Grain-Free Cocoa Banana Bread Protein Bites
 
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • ½ cup pitted dates
  • 3 dried bananas (whole), chopped into pieces
  • ¼ cup almond meal/flour
  • ¼ cup raw almonds
  • ½ cup natural pumpkin seed protein powder (I use Omega Nutrition brand, OR you can sub for another natural protein powder of choice)
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • ¼ cup cocoa nibs (divided)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
  1. Add the dates, bananas pieces, almond meal, almonds, protein powder, nut butter, and 2 tablespoons of the cocoa nibs to a food processor and process for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Once relatively combined, continue to process and slowly pour almond milk through the top opening while the mixture is still processing.
  3. The mixture will begin to clump together and become sticky enough for rolling into balls (or pressing into a pan if you want to make bars instead).
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  5. On a large plate or baking sheet spread the remaining cocoa nibs.
  6. Using clean and slightly wet hands, scoop a tablespoon amount size of the mixture and roll into a ball shape using the palm of your hands, then roll into the cocoa nibs to lightly coat.
  7. The cocoa nibs should stick to the ball.
  8. Repeat until you've used all the mixture up. This should make around 12 good size protein bites.
  9. Keep in the fridge or freezer to store.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 bite Calories: 125 calories Fat: 6g Carbohydrates: 11g Sugar: 5g Fiber: 3g Protein: 8g
Recipe by Nutrition in the Kitch at https://nutritioninthekitch.com/grain-free-cocoa-banana-bread-protein-bites/