Healthy Almond Joy Bites
These Healthy Almond Joy Bites are loaded with chocolate, coconut, and almonds! Full of protein and yummy ingredients, these candy bar inspired protein balls will be your new go-to snack!
Healthy snacks have been on repeat at our house.I can only eat so many apples and grapes in a day. I need something filling that will keep me going for longer.
And preferably a snack that will keep me full for several hours. Myself and others have been making these no-bake energy bites and my oatmeal raisin energy bites. And while those are crazy good and highly addicting, I needed something a bit different… something with chocolate!
So here we are with a healthy Almond Joy energy bite recipe.
Ingredients for Healthy Almond Joy Bites
- Almond butter
- Old Fashioned oats
- Chocolate protein powder – any brand should do. But I would make it a protein powder you like!
- Cocoa powder – for added chocolateyness
- Shredded coconut – you can use sweetened or unsweetened. I used sweetened coconut.
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Sliced almonds
- Mini chocolate chips
How to make Almond Joy Bites
It’s almost too easy, but all you have to do is add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix them together.
Next, use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture into bite size servings. Use your palms to roll the mixture into round balls.
How to store them
Place the balls in an airtight container or ziplock bag and store them in the fridge or freezer.
If kept in an airtight container these protein balls will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or up to 3 months in the freezer.
These chocolate loaded protein bites are the perfect meal prep or mid day snack. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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Healthy Almond Joy Bites
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1 2/3 cup Old Fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened (I used sweetened)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl combine all of the above ingredients and mix until combined.
- Form into 1 ½ - 2 inch balls.
- Place in a air tight container or ziplock bag and store in the fridge or freezer.
I just LOVE Almond Joy! These bites look and sound so delicious!
Can I omit the protein powder or should I substitute something else in its place?
If you omit the protein powder you’ll need to add something in its place. The protein powder brings some chocolate flavor and substance (aka protein). Honestly, I haven’t tried it without the protein. You might be able to add some extra oats in its place or maybe ground flax seed? Let me know what you try!
I don’t have chocolate protein powder but I have espresso protein powder. Do you think that would taste good?
Hmmm… I’ve never tasted espresso protein powder so it’s hard to say! You could always make a half batch to try it out? I’m assuming the espresso flavor would be pretty prominent so I’m guessing it’ll mess with the taste quite a bit.