15 Minute Coconut Protein Bites
15 Minute Coconut Protein Bites are easy to make and will satisfy a sweet tooth or fuel a post-workout pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned, not quick oats)
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, desiccated coconut may be used
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter, we prefer almond
- 1/4 cup honey, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon almond extract, (optional)
- pinch salt flakes
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut, for rolling and covering the protein balls (optional)
Instructions
- Pulse all ingredients - except the ½ cup coconut- in a food processor until combined. Roll in 1/2 cup coconut if desired. These ingredients can also be combined in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or stirred in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
Notes
Desiccated coconut is the white flesh of the coconut that has been dried then flaked or shredded. It can be found in sweetened or unsweetened varieties. Desiccated coconut may also be used in the protein ball in place of traditional flaked sweetened coconut.
If purchasing traditional sweetened flake coconut, a few pulses in the food processor will give the coconut a more fine texture.
Fine sea salt seasons the mixture evenly, while flaky salt adds a light crunch and finishing touch.