Cinnamon Roll Protein Bites (Printable Version)
Tasty no-bake bites with cinnamon, oats, and protein powder for a quick, nutritious snack or treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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135 grams rolled oats
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60 grams vanilla protein powder
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30 grams almond flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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20 grams chia seeds
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0.7 grams salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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125 grams nut butter
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60 milliliters maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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30-60 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
→ Optional Glaze
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30 grams cream cheese or coconut butter
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12 grams powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5-10 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
# Guide to Cooking:
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In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, ground cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt until evenly blended.
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Add nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms. Gradually add almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too dry.
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Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or cinnamon levels as desired. Refrigerate the dough for 15 to 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
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Roll the chilled mixture into 18 to 24 bite-sized balls.
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Combine cream cheese or coconut butter with powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and almond milk; mix until smooth.
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Drizzle the glaze over the protein bites, then chill for an additional 15 to 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
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Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later consumption.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using gluten-free oats ensures a gluten-free treat. Adjust maple syrup for preferred sweetness. Chilling the dough improves handling. Substitute plant-based protein powder and maple syrup for a vegan option.