Description
These Cinnamon Roll Protein Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack that tastes just like a cinnamon roll. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, they are perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 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)
Coating:
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (16g)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon (5g)
Glaze:
- 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 rolled oats into a fine powder. In a large bowl, combine powdered oats, almond flour, ground flaxseed, protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add almond butter and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Stir until crumbly.
- Add Almond Milk: Gradually add almond milk, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until a sticky but firm dough forms. Adjust with more almond flour or milk as needed.
- Form and Coat Bites: Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon for coating. Roll each bite in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Chill: Place coated bites on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond milk (start with 1 tsp, add more for desired consistency) until smooth.
- Decorate and Serve: Drizzle glaze over chilled bites. Serve immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of maple syrup and powdered sugar.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins to the dough for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Protein Bites, Protein Bites Recipe, Healthy Snack, Cinnamon Roll Bites
