High Protein Mini Almond Joy Bites
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these High Protein Mini Almond Joy Bites—a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic candy bar! Packed with the rich flavors of almond butter, dark chocolate, and shredded coconut, these bite-sized treats are naturally sweetened with honey or agave syrup and boosted with protein powder, making them a perfect snack for post-workout recovery or an energy-packed midday pick-me-up. Each bite features a whole almond nestled on top and a drizzle of velvety melted chocolate for a touch of decadence. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy, no-bake instructions, these wholesome delights are freezer-friendly, gluten-free, and irresistibly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 120 grams almond butter
- 60 grams shredded unsweetened coconut
- 60 grams honey or agave syrup
- 30 grams coconut oil
- 30 grams cocoa powder
- 50 grams whole almonds
- 100 grams dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the almond butter, coconut oil, and honey together, stirring occasionally until smooth and well-combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir until the mixture is well-combined and holds together when pressed.
Using your hands, form small, bite-sized balls from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press a whole almond into the top of each ball.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
Dip each almond-topped bite halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, then return them to the parchment paper.
Once all the bites are dipped, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.7 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.5 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 872 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.7 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.8 g | ||
| Protein | 95.6 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 745 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2747 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
