Description
Make these simple, no-bake brownie protein bites using black beans for a fudgy texture and added fiber. These bites are packed with protein and low in added sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained well
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Place the rinsed black beans, rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor.
- Process the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and uniform. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the mixture seems too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of extra protein powder or oats at a time until it forms a thick dough.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand, if using.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished bites on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing the black beans thoroughly removes the liquid that can make the bites taste bean-like. Pat them dry with a paper towel for best results.
- For a lower sugar option, substitute the maple syrup with 1/4 cup of pureed dates or use a sugar-free sweetener equivalent.
- Store the finished bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0