Lemon Vanilla Protein Bites

A refreshing energy bite that harmoniously blends the delicate acidity of lemon with the velvety sweetness of vanilla, resulting in an addictive, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rich in protein and premium fats, these no-bake morsels offer a sophisticated solution for a post-workout recovery or a nourishing revitalization during a busy day.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:20

1For a birthday cake-flavored version, replace the lemon zest with buttermilk and add a few tablespoons of gluten-free cake mix for extra flavor.
2In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
3Mix in the nut butter, the extracts and the honey last.
4Mix well (hands are recommended) and roll into bite-sized balls.
5Coat the balls in additional protein powder and colored candy after they have hardened in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
6Return to freezer after coating.
7Yields about 20 balls; The size can be adjusted as needed.
8Store in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Ingredients

1/4 cup crushed banana chips or crushed lovage chips (check label for gluten-free)
1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (check label for gluten-free)
1/4 cup almond flour (check label for gluten-free)
1/4 cup coconut flour (or 1/2 cup total of either coconut or almond flour if both are unavailable, check label for gluten-free)
1/3-1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter (check label for gluten-free)
1/3-1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (check label for gluten-free)
1/4-1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (check label for gluten-free)
1/2 tsp lemon extract or stevia (check label for gluten-free)

Nutrition

Calories: 433
Protein: 5.4g
Carbs: 61.9g
Sugar: 22.6g

Chef tips

For a birthday cake flavor, swap lemon extract with butter extract and add a few tablespoons of gluten-free cake mix for extra taste.

Culinary reasoning

A refreshing energy bite that harmoniously blends the delicate acidity of lemon with the velvety sweetness of vanilla, resulting in an addictive, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rich in protein and premium fats, these no-bake morsels offer a sophisticated solution for a post-workout recovery or a nourishing revitalization during a busy day.

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1/2 tsp vanilla extract or stevia (check label for gluten-free)

Nutrition

Calories: 433
Protein: 5.4g
Carbs: 61.9g
Sugar: 22.6g

Chef tips

For a birthday cake flavor, swap lemon extract with butter extract and add a few tablespoons of gluten-free cake mix for extra taste.