Description
Cinnamon Roll Protein Bites are the perfect fusion of indulgence and nutrition, providing a delicious snack option that satisfies cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats, blended into powder (50g)
- 1 cup Almond Flour (96g)
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed (14g)
- 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (30g)
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter (60g)
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup (30ml)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (5g)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (1g)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (60ml)
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (16g)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon (5g)
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese or Dairy-free Alternative (30g)
- 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar (24g)
- 1–2 tsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (5-10ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Blend the rolled oats into a fine powder. In a bowl, combine the powdered oats, almond flour, ground flaxseed, protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add almond butter and maple syrup, mixing until crumbly.
- Add Almond Milk: Gradually pour in almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until a sticky dough forms.
- Form and Coat Bites: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Chill: Refrigerate coated bites for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond milk to desired glaze consistency.
- Decorate and Serve: Drizzle glaze over chilled bites and serve or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: snack, protein bites, healthy dessert, cinnamon rolls, easy recipe