Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites

Coffee bites, coffee balls, who knows what you call these … I went with chocolate coffee energy bites, but honestly, can we just call themgood?These suckers combine minimal real food ingredients to make the perfect pre-workout or post-workout snack. The added ground coffee gives just the perfect pick-me-up that I know and love!

I first tried coffee crunch energy bites at Lifetime. I finished a workout and headed to the cafe before heading out to work. I didn’t have a snack and happened upon them. I LOVED them. Filling and a great pick-me-up. But they were a little sweet for my liking, and they were $2.99 for two of them. I knew I could make them cheaper. So I did! They are super easy to make and store wonderfully. Here’s what you need.

What do you need to make chocolate protein balls with coffee

• Old-fashioned oats (usegluten-free oats if needed)
• Nut butter
• Protein powder
• Honey
• Cocoa powder
• Oaza Cold Brew

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Chocolate coffee energy bites combine minimal ingredients to make a delicious healthy energy bite that has no refined sugar. This gluten-free snack is perfect for a pre-workout boost and is an easy snack to pack.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:16

Calories: 159 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cupold-fashioned oats (use gluten-free if needed)
• 1 cup nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 scoopprotein powder
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp Oaza Cold Brew

Instructions

1. Combine all dry ingredients for chocolate coffee energy bites in the stand mixer. Mix on low until combined. 
2. Add wet ingredients, and mix until dry and wet ingredients are incorporated. Scrape down sides and mix again if needed.
3. Remove bowl and try to form a ball. Balls should stick together. If needed, add a bit more honey to make them stick.
4. Use a cookie scoop or eyeball them to be a similar size. Line placed energy balls on a piece of waxed paper. 
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Facts (per ball)

Chocolate coffee energy bites

Calories 159

Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 3mg

Sugar 8g

Protein 7g