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chocolate chia protein bites

50 Nutritious School Lunch Ideas: Chocolate Chia Protein Bites & More

Sarah Remmer, RD
These delicious little balls are a little sweet, a little salty, and a little crunchy — the perfect combination of all three. They are also extremely nutritious, packed full of protein, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. They can be made school-safe by substituting pumpkin seed butter for the peanut butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 22

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oats I used quick-cooking steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter or pumpkin seed butter if you're making for school
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips into a food processor and process until well-blended. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl and add chocolate chips. Mix well.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper inside an airtight container. Chill and serve!

Notes

Recipe inspired by: Living Well Mom's Gluten-free Chocolate Protein Balls
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