Quick, no-bake vegan energy bites with chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and protein.
# Needed ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup plant-based protein powder, vanilla or chocolate flavor
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to make it:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, plant-based protein powder, and fine sea salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the natural peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a cohesive dough forms throughout.
04 - If the mixture is too dry, add non-dairy milk one teaspoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
05 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a compact ball between your palms. Repeat with the remaining dough.
06 - Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until completely set and firm.
07 - Transfer the chilled balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
