Energize your day with these awesome Almond Joy Protein Bites! If you’re looking for a convenient, whole food snack to take on the go, these bites are so quick and easy to make. They’re also a wholesome option if you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up or a healthy dessert.
Personally, I focus on consistently getting 3 main meals a day. For days I’m more hungry or I have a busier schedule, I like to have little optional nutrient-dense mini meals around. When I say “mini meals” AKA “snacks,” I’m just making the point to always include protein, some kind of fiber-rich carb and healthy fat.
These delicious Almond Joy Protein Bites feature my I 
Chocolate Protein powder and include about 22 grams of protein per serving. Plus the almonds and coconut provide fiber which can help improve gut health and slow digestion. Healthy fat is great for your brain health, it helps support our cell membrane formation and our hormones. Since these energy bites rely on nut butter to hold them together, they will contain a good amount of fat so just be mindful of how many you eat.
Tasty, energizing and full of nutrient dense whole foods – these are easy to make and satisfying!
Almond Joy Protein Bites
Yield: 5 servings (3 bites per serving)
You will need: measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, mixing spoon, rubber spatula
Key: T=tablespoon; tsp=teaspoon 
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
- 4 servings (136 grams) I Chocolate Protein or protein powder of choice
- 1/8 cup chopped almonds (or nut of choice)
- 2 T flaked or shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 4-6 T unsweetened almond milk* (or milk of choice, or water)
- 2 T honey (optional)
- Topping: 2 tsp coconut flour or coconut flakes
Directions:
- Combine nut butter, protein powder, almonds, coconut, cacao powder and almond extract in a mixing bowl, and mix well.
- Add almond milk or other liquid and combine. Continue to add liquid* until batter becomes sticky enough to form balls.
- Roll into 15 or so even sized balls. Roll in coconut topping and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
*Note: Different things can affect the moisture of this recipe, including altitude, climate, and type of nut butter (and its solidity/liquidity). Feel free to increase the amount of liquid used as needed. We had testers from Australia to California to Colorado for this recipe, and they all used varying amounts of liquid.
Nutrition Facts
I love this recipe – it’s so delicious! Let me know if you make this and how you like it!
If you are following a healthy lifestyle, you’ll love the energy and vitality you get each time you shake it, bake it, or blend it up with I Chocolate Protein so you can easily boost your total daily protein intake!
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