No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Protein Bites
Make these quick, high-protein snack bites flavored like strawberry shortcake without using your oven. They are easy to mix and perfect for grab-and-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 12 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey/casein protein powder
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup smooth almond butter or cashew butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, protein powder, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and chia seeds in a medium bowl. Mix the dry ingredients well.
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
- Stir everything together until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it holds together when pressed.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 12 to 14 bites.
- Place the finished bites on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add 1 teaspoon of strawberry extract along with the vanilla.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, ensure your rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- Store the finished bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 5