Description
These Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience and energy boost of protein-packed bites. Made with natural almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, and a drizzle of melted white chocolate, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for a quick snack or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy almond butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Topping
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until a thick batter forms.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Use a 1.5 tablespoons sized mini cookie scoop to drop balls of batter onto the baking sheet.
- Shape Energy Bites: Roll each ball with your hands to smooth out the edges.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt the chocolate in 10-15 second increments in the microwave, stirring each time, until melted. Be careful not to burn.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the tops of the energy bites with the melted white chocolate.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet with the energy bites on it into the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the balls are hardened.
- Store: Transfer the energy bites to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Use natural creamy almond butter without added sugars or oils for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute pure maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- Ensure to use a good quality vanilla protein powder for rich taste and adequate protein content.
- If white chocolate is not desired, dark chocolate chips can be used as a healthier alternative.
- These energy bites keep well in the refrigerator for up to one week or can be frozen for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll energy bites, no bake energy bites, protein snack, almond butter bites, healthy snacks, cinnamon snacks, white chocolate drizzle
