Description
These Reese’s Granola Protein Bites are a delicious, high-protein snack combining creamy peanut butter, collagen protein powder, and crunchy peanut butter protein granola, coated with sugar-free milk chocolate for a guilt-free treat perfect for on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup (or 2 tbsp. maple syrup + 2 tbsp. water)
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract (optional)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (60g) flavorless collagen protein powder (I used LIV Body brand)
- 1 1/2 cup (80g) peanut butter protein granola
Topping
- 3 oz. sugar-free milk chocolate (or dairy-free alternative), melted
- Sprinkle of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Peanut Butter and Syrup: In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the creamy natural peanut butter and sugar-free maple syrup, stirring constantly until smooth and combined.
- Add Collagen and Vanilla: Remove the mixture from heat and slowly whisk in the flavorless collagen protein powder and vanilla extract, if using, until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine with Granola: Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the peanut butter protein granola and stir until thoroughly combined, ensuring all granola pieces are coated.
- Form Bites: Using rounded tablespoons, scoop out the mixture onto a parchment or wax paper-lined sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer and chill for about 30 minutes to allow the bites to harden.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the sugar-free milk chocolate in a small metal bowl placed inside a saucepan with simmering water, or alternatively, melt in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Coat Bites with Chocolate: Once the granola bites have hardened, either spread the melted chocolate over each bite with a spoon or quickly roll each bite in the melted chocolate to coat thoroughly.
- Set Chocolate: Return the chocolate-coated bites to the lined sheet and chill in the refrigerator just until the chocolate hardens, about 15-20 minutes.
- Storage and Enjoy: Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least one week.
Notes
- Use sugar-free or dairy-free alternatives depending on dietary preferences.
- Collagen protein powder adds an extra protein boost without altering flavor.
- Freezing helps the bites set properly and maintain their shape during chocolate coating.
- Optional sea salt sprinkled on top enhances the chocolate-peanut butter flavor.
- Store bites in the fridge to prevent melting and keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Freezing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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