Protein Bites Recipe | No Bake Healthy Energy Balls (2024)

Protein Bites Recipe | No Bake Healthy Energy Balls with detailed photo and video recipe. An easy and filling dessert snack made with a combination of nuts, dry fruits, and dry seeds to boost protein intake. It is basically, a dessert recipe that does not contain any added sugar in it and uses healthy alternatives of dates and dry fruits. It is basically an extended version of dry fruits ladoo or energy balls but does have more range of dry seeds like flax and sunflower seeds.

Protein Bites Recipe | No Bake Healthy Energy Balls with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Indian cuisine does have a lot of authentic and traditional desserts and sweet recipes. But these are generally loaded with sugar or sugar alternatives which makes it less healthy and not so friendly for all age groups. However, this trend is gradually changing and there is more and more demand for healthy alternatives with no added sugar in it, and protein bites or energy balls are one such recipe.

I have posted quite a few energy or protein-rich recipes in my blog, but this is an extension of this recipe. Basically, apart from adding the easily available nuts and dry fruits, I have added seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, and peanuts. The addition of these extra nuts makes it super healthy, filling, and more importantly a tasty snack. Well, you may term it as energy or protein balls, but I would like to name it as bites just because of the addition of these new nuts. Also, in my previous protein-rich snacks, I may have used jaggery for the sweetness. But this recipe is independent of any extra added sugars which makes it interesting and appealing. In addition, the combination of seeds and nuts added in it makes it filling and the best alternative to evening snacks. Do try this and let me know your thoughts about it.

Furthermore, some more related and additional tips suggestions, and variants to the protein bites recipe. Firstly, and more importantly, these are rich in nutrients and a good source of protein without any sugar. Yet it is better to be consumed in small batches and keep portion control. Overeating can lead to weight gain and other unforeseen issues. Secondly, you can experiment with a choice of flavors as an additional ingredient to it. For instance, you may add chocolate, rose, or even vanilla beans to make it more interesting and kids friendly. Lastly, choose high-quality ingredients, especially flax seeds, sunflower seeds, dry fruits, and dates. These are a key integral part of this recipe and hence high quality is recommended.

Finally, I request you to check my other related Indian Sweets Recipes Collection with this post of protein bites recipe. It mainly includes my other related recipes like Kesar Malai Ladoo Recipe, Coconut Burfi Recipe, Besan Halwa Recipe, Peda Sweet Recipe, Badam Ladoo Recipe, Kalakand Sweet Recipe, Besan Barfi Recipe, Besan Ladoo Recipe, Kaju Katli Recipe, Mohanthal Recipe. Further to these, I would also like to add some more related recipe categories like,

• Dessert Recipes
• Snacks Recipes
• Breakfast Recipes

About Protein Bites:

There are so many types of protein-rich snacks, but this recipe of protein bites recipe is certainly unique and special. The main reason being it does not contain any added sugar and is hence made with naturally sourced sugar alternatives. The main source of sweetness for this recipe is dates which when combined with other natural dry fruits and seeds makes it a special dessert snack. Moreover, this snack makes it a popular and convenient snack to add more protein to their diet, especially for athletes, kids, and sports personalities.

Apart from being a dessert snack, it carries a lot of essential nutrients, fats, fiber, and protein. In addition, it is a great alternative to processed and sugary snacks and hence it cuts down the intake of chocolates and store-bought snacks. Moreover, it can be customized to suit individual preferences with the addition or skipping of some ingredients. You may include peanut butter, hemp seeds, almond butter, oats, and chocolate chips. These additional ingredients make it a perfect complete dessert snack.

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Protein Bites Recipe | No Bake Healthy Energy Balls

HEBBARS KITCHEN

Easy Protein Bites Recipe | No Bake Healthy Energy Balls

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings 13 Servings

Calories 277 kcal

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 tbsp peanuts
• ▢ 1 cup sesame
• ▢ ¾ cup flaxseeds
• ▢ 300 grams dates / khajoor, pitted
• ▢ ¾ cup almonds
• ▢ 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
• ▢ 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• ▢ 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• ▢ 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ▢ ½ tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

• firstly, in a pan dry roast3 tbsp peanuts until it turns crunchy.

• add1 cup sesame and ¾ cup flaxseeds. continue to roast on low flame.

• roast until the seeds turn aromatic and starts to splutter.

• cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.

• grind to coarse powder. transfer the powder to a large bowl and keep it aside.

• in a mixer jar take 300 grams dates. make sure to take medjool dates as they are soft and easy to blend. if your dates are hard, then soak in warm water for 30 minutes.

• grind to smooth paste and transfer to the bowl.

• crumble and mix the dates paste with the prepared powder.

• further, in a pan take ¾ cup almonds, 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, and 2 tbsp chia seeds.

• dry roast on low flame until the nuts turn crunchy.

• transfer the roasted nuts to the bowl. also, add ½ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.

• prepare a small ball-sized ladoo.

• finally, protein bites are ready to enjoy for a month when stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.005gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 3mg

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How to make Protein Bites with step-by-step photos:

1. firstly, in a pan dry roast3 tbsp peanuts until it turns crunchy.
   
2. add1 cup sesame and ¾ cup flaxseeds. continue to roast on low flame.
   
3. roast until the seeds turn aromatic and start to splutter.
   
4. cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
   
5. grind to a coarse powder. transfer the powder to a large bowl and keep it aside.
   
6. in a mixer, jar take 300 grams of dates. make sure to take Medjool dates as they are soft and easy to blend. if your dates are hard, then soak in warm water for 30 minutes.
   
7. grind to smooth paste and transfer to the bowl. also add ½ tsp cardamom powder.
   
8. crumble and mix the dates paste with the prepared powder.
   
9. further, in a pan take ¾ cup almonds, 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, and 2 tbsp chia seeds.
   
10. dry roast on low flame until the nuts turn crunchy.
    
11. transfer the roasted nuts to the bowl. also, add ½ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
    
12. prepare a small ball-sized ladoo.
    
13. finally, protein bites are ready to enjoy for a month when stored in an airtight container.
    

Notes:

• Firstly, you can add nuts of your choice to make them nutritious and tasty.
• Also, you can add cocoa chips to make the ladoo for kids.
• Additionally, dry roast the nuts on low flame to make them crunchy.
• Finally, the protein bites recipe stays good for a month when high-quality nuts, seeds, and other ingredients are used.