Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1

Calories: 54 • Total Fat: 2.5g • Total Carbohydrate: 5g (Fiber: 1g • Sugars: 1g) • Protein: 3g

Nutritional Highlights

Low Calorie • Low Fat • Low Sugar • Protein-Rich • Gluten-Free • Vegan

These protein bites taste JUST like oooey-gooey cookie dough and are an excellent balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, particularly as a pre or post workout  snack. Simply enjoy 2-3 bites before or after your workout or as your mid-afternoon or post dinner snack to keep your blood sugar stable while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Cookie Dough Protein Bites

Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews
• 1/2 cup white beans (also called cannellini or great northern beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tbsp milk of choice
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp almond butter, or other nut butter
• 1/4 tsp almond extract  (the key to the cookie dough flavor!)
• pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder, optional for topping
• mini dark chocolate chips, optional

METHOD

1. Soak cashews in a small bowl for 20-25 minutes.
2. Add all ingredients (cashews – salt) to a food processor and blend until completely smooth. The dough will be thick, but add extra milk 1 tsp at a time if needed. If using mini chocolate chips, transfer dough to a bowl, add chocolate chips, and stir until evenly incorporated.
3. Form dough into 16 balls measuring about 1 tablespoon each.
4. Roll each ball in cocoa powder if desired.
5. Place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and chill for 20-25 minutes until set.
6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.