Peppermint Cocoa Protein Bites

These peppermint cocoa protein bites are so festive for the holidays! Made with nourishing ingredients like nut butter, protein powder, dates, and oats to keep you powered through the season!

Peppermint Cocoa Protein Bites

Yield: 10

Author: Summer Shores

Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

These peppermint cocoa protein bites are so festive for the holidays! Made with nourishing ingredients like nut butter, protein powder, dates, and oats to keep you powered through the season!

Ingredients

1 cup dates, pitted
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ cup almond butter
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp protein powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp chocolate chips
2 tbsp crushed candy canes

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, add pitted dates, oats, almond butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, milk, peppermint extract, and salt. Blend until desired consistency.
Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, and then place in the fridge to chill, about 10 minutes.
Roll the mixture into small balls, and top with more crushed candy canes. Enjoy!